As tournament host, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods will attend the 2026 Hero World Challenge, though he suggested he might also compete.

Woods had his seventh back surgery in October 2025, and he was hinting at a 2026 Masters comeback as he teed off in TGL late March. However, just days after he participated in the indoor simulator league, the 82-time PGA Tour champion was arrested on suspicion of DUI when he rolled his Land Rover near his Florida residence.

He hasn't competed in a tournament since the 2024 Open Championship, and many are expecting a comeback for the legendary 50-year-old, whether on the PGA Tour or the PGA Tour Champions.

"Well, I'm feeling better, there's no doubt about that," Woods told the PGA Tour's Sirius XM radio. "I've been training quite a bit. I will be at Hero [World Challenge]. I'm there either way, so I'll see you there."

Woods serves as host of the exclusive tournament, and four-time PGA Tour champion Kevin Kisner disclosed on the Fore Play podcast that the 50-year-old may be planning a potential comeback in 2026, which includes a full TGL schedule on Jupiter Links.

"Tiger wanted to play a full schedule," said Kisner.

"Rob (McNamara), Tiger's guy, he texted me a long text last week, I think, just telling me what they did on their decisions, how they were moving around and what players are going to do."

Kisner also noted that Woods is expected to compete in both the Hero World Challenge and the PNC Championship this December, with the ultimate goal of teeing up at the 2027 Masters.

Woods has endured a string of injuries in recent years, with a devastating car crash forcing him into a lengthy absence from both competitive golf and the public eye.

In a bid to salvage both his relationship with Vanessa Trump and his golfing career, Woods spent time recuperating at a rehabilitation facility in Switzerland. Recent public appearances suggest Woods is looking noticeably healthier, with a return to competitive play appearing increasingly likely.

The five-time Masters champion recently made a joint appearance with ex-wife Elin Nordegren as their son, Charlie, formally committed to attending Florida State University.