Tiger Woods registered for U.S Senior Open, not listed in early field
Tiger Woods is missing from the USGA’s Friday release regarding the field for its United States Senior Open, but the 15-time major winner could still play in the championship. Woods, who turned 50 in December, is eligible to compete on the Champions circuit this year, including the five senior major championships. Despite the injury toll of the past decade, Woods has expressed interest in competing on the 50-and-over league, specifically since the tour allows for cart use.
But three months into the season and Woods has yet to make his debut as he rehabs from a ruptured Achilles injury and back surgery, and only returned to this simulator-league TGL this past week. Given that he wasn’t listed on Friday’s announcement from the USGA, it’s understandable if fans deduced Woods remains far from return. However, in a statement to Golf Digest, the USGA confirmed that Woods has registered for the event.
“Tiger has entered the championship, simply to ensure eligibility,” said a USGA spokesperson, “but will not make a decision about playing until a later date. ” The news comes as Woods contemplates playing in the Masters field in less than two weeks. On Thursday, President Donald Trump said in a TV interview that Woods would not compete at Augusta National but be on the grounds.
Woods has not played in an official event since the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Joining Woods among the newly 50 crowd are Zach Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter. Other exempt players include defending U.
S. Senior Open champ Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els, Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, Vijay Singh, Mike Weir, Stewart Cink, Darren Clarke and Angel Cabrera. This year’s U.