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Donald Trump Says Tiger Woods Will Not Play in 2026 Masters

Trump said Woods will attend but not play in the Masters due to slow recovery from surgeries, despite Woods' efforts and recent return to a TGL match, officials said.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump claimed on Fox News' "The Five" that Tiger Woods will not play in the 2026 Masters Tournament when asked to pick a winner for the upcoming major championship.
  • Woods remained non-committal about his participation following a slow recovery from recent back and Achilles tendon surgeries, emphasizing that his body "doesn't recover like it did when it was 24, 25."
  • The United States Golf Association confirmed Woods entered the championship to ensure eligibility, though the organization stated he will not decide whether to play until a later date.
  • During a TGL match on Tuesday, the 82-time PGA Tour winner took only nine shots in his first live appearance in over a year, leaving his status uncertain before the April event.
  • Trump awarded Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, establishing their long-standing relationship; whether the golfer competes remains uncertain as he balances his desire to play with physical limitations from recent injuries.
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Donald Trump: Tiger Woods 'won't be playing' in Masters

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered some breaking news in the golf world, claiming Tiger Woods will not play in the Masters next month.

·New Hampshire, United States
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune broke the news in on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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