Tiger Woods won't play any 2026 majors. Is this the end of his golf career?
Tiger Woods has announced he will not participate in any major golf tournaments in 2026, marking eight consecutive majors he has missed. His absence follows a series of injuries and a recent DUI arrest, raising questions about the future of his career. As he focuses on recovery, the golfing world is left wondering if this is the end for the 15-time major champion.
- ▪Tiger Woods has not played in a major championship since the 2024 Open Championship.
- ▪He will not compete in the 2026 U.S. Open and did not enter the 2026 Open Championship.
- ▪Woods missed the entire 2025 season due to injuries and underwent multiple surgeries.
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- ▪ Tiger Woods missing all 2026 majors after DUI arrest — New York Post
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tiger-woods-wont-play-2026-010118548.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 01:01:18 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-28T01:28:05.981Z |
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