Comeback in works? Tiger Woods seen hitting balls at charity event

Field Level Media|published: Tue 9th September, 15:47 2025

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Jul 19, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Tiger Woods on the 12th hole during the second round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-Imagn Images

Tiger Woods was spotted testing out his swing on Tuesday in what can be construed as a positive sign that the 15-time major champion is considering a return to the PGA Tour.

Woods, 49, was seen hitting balls on the practice range at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J. He was working off the rust for the Nexus Cup, a charity event Monday and Tuesday that benefits Woods' TGR Foundation.

Video was released over social media, marking the first time Woods has been seen publicly swinging a golf club since he underwent surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon on March 11. Fellow PGA Tour professional Will Zalatoris, who is working his way back from back surgery, was spotting next to Woods.

?????? #LOOK - Tiger Woods is on the range at the NEXUS Cup with Will Zalatoris???

(Via: @TGRLiveEvents) pic.twitter.com/J1ULuA0ddx
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) September 9, 2025

The last official tournament Woods played was a missed cut at the 2024 Open Championship last July.

Woods has long been plagued by health issues. He underwent his sixth back operation last September and he continues to deal with the effects of a 2021 car accident.

There is no official timetable for Woods' return to competition.

--Field Level Media