Tiger Woods announced on Friday that he will compete in next week’s PGA Tour event in Los Angeles, marking his return to competitive golf after a seven‑month hiatus while recovering from injuries sustained in a 2021 car crash. The former world number one, whose appearances have been limited over the past two years, last played at the British Open in July. In a Twitter post, Woods confirmed his participation in the February 16‑19 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, a tournament he hosts that benefits his charitable foundation. “I’m ready to play an ACTUAL PGA Tour event next week @thegenesisinv,” he wrote.
Woods missed the entire 2021 season after the accident, which required multiple surgeries and severely restricted his mobility. He made a surprising comeback at the Masters in Augusta last year, finishing 47th, and returned to the PGA Championship in May, withdrawing after 54 holes following a third‑round 79. He also played at the British Open at St. Andrews, where he missed the cut after an emotional second round at golf’s spiritual home.
The 47‑year‑old, who won his last major—the 2019 Masters—had hoped to make his PGA Tour return at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas last December. However, he withdrew after developing plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which made walking difficult. “After consulting with my doctors and trainers, I have decided to withdraw this week and focus on my hosting duties,” Woods said. He did compete in The Match, a 12‑hole exhibition in December, and the low‑key PNC Championship alongside his son Charlie.
In November, Woods indicated that he plans to limit his schedule to a few events outside the major championships. “The goal is to play just the major championships and maybe one or two more. That’s it. I mean, that’s physically, that’s all I can do,” he explained.
The crash left Woods hospitalized for weeks and unable to walk for months; his right leg was repaired with rods, plates and screws. During the British Open last year, he admitted he had feared he might never walk again. “For most of my rehab I was just hoping that I could walk again, you know, walk normal and have a normal life and maybe play a little hit‑and‑giggle golf with my son or my friends at home,” he said.
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