Tiger Woods’ timetable, Scottie Scheffler’s Grand Slam pursuit among PGA Tour storylines in 2026

Key Highlights

• The latest procedure, coming on the heels of Achilles tendon surgery in March, left the Hero Challenge without its host and and December’s PNC Championship without its star attraction — a year after he and son Charlie finished runners-up during their fifth appearance at the popular event in Orlando.
• Hopes the 82-time winner would energize the Champions Tour also took a major hit.
• The ability of Woods, now eligible for senior circuit at age 50, to use a cart and enter some 54-hole events won’t provide a panacea for a body ravaged by repeated injuries and medical procedures.
• His last 72-hole tournament was the 2024 Open Championship.
• Woods said Tuesday ahead of a TGL match, he’s been cleared to hit short- and mid-irons.