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Tiger Woods Returns to Competition in TGL's SoFi Cup Finals
Jupiter Links falls to Los Angeles GC in decisive match
Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:29pm
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Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf in the TGL's SoFi Cup finals, playing for the Jupiter Links team against Los Angeles GC. Despite Woods' presence, Jupiter Links was defeated 9-2 in the match that lasted just 90 minutes. Woods described the result as his team getting 'our (butts) kicked in the end,' though he was glad to be back competing.
Why it matters
Woods' return to competition, even in a virtual format, is an important milestone in his comeback from multiple injuries and surgeries over the past few years. While his team lost, his participation signals progress in his recovery and the possibility of a return to regular tournament play, including a potential appearance at next month's Masters.
The details
Woods, a 50-year-old golfing great, played in Match 2 of the best-of-three finals, replacing teammate Kevin Kisner. He joined Max Homa and Tom Kim on the Jupiter Links team, facing off against Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Sahith Theegala of the Los Angeles GC. Despite an early highlight of Woods sinking a 3-wood shot to put his team in position to score, Jupiter Links ultimately fell behind and lost the match 9-2.
- Woods' last competitive golf appearance was in February 2025, during TGL's inaugural season.
- He underwent lumbar disk replacement surgery in the fall of 2025, on top of a previous Achilles rupture surgery earlier that year.
- The TGL's SoFi Cup finals took place on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
The players
Tiger Woods
A 50-year-old golfing legend and five-time Masters champion, making his return to competitive golf after multiple injuries and surgeries over the past few years.
Los Angeles GC
The winning team in the TGL's SoFi Cup finals, defeating Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links team 9-2.
Justin Rose
A member of the winning Los Angeles GC team, along with Tommy Fleetwood and Sahith Theegala.
Max Homa
A teammate of Tiger Woods on the Jupiter Links team.
Tom Kim
Another teammate of Tiger Woods on the Jupiter Links team.
What they’re saying
“They steamrolled us in the end, but it's good to be back.”
— Tiger Woods
“I've been a cheerleader all these matches, and I want to contribute.”
— Tiger Woods
What’s next
It's unclear if Woods will compete in next month's Masters, a tournament he has won five times.
The takeaway
Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf, even in a virtual format, is a significant milestone in his comeback journey. While his team lost the TGL's SoFi Cup finals, his participation signals progress in his recovery and the possibility of a return to regular tournament play, including a potential appearance at the prestigious Masters tournament.
