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Tiger Woods Back On Range While Asian Tour Weighs Saudi Risk

Tiger Woods returned to the practice range this week, marking his first public appearance since a March crash that resulted in a five-year driving ban in his home state. The 50-year-old golf legend was spotted at the TGR Jr Invitational on California’s Monterey Peninsula, where he joined Max Homa for a dinner Q&A and later worked on his swing alongside Homa and Billy Horschel.

Woods’ progress suggests he remains a formidable force in the sport, with fans eagerly anticipating his return to competition at events like the December PNC Championship or Hero World Challenge, where his 15 major titles could still be a factor on the course.

Meanwhile, the golf world continues to grapple with the fallout from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, as Rory McIlroy revealed he and Woods were among the most vocal critics of the breakaway tour when it launched in 2022. McIlroy acknowledged the duo’s concerns were rooted in protecting their own ventures, including the now-struggling TGL indoor league, which suffered when LIV siphoned off talent.

The Asian Tour now faces its own dilemma over hosting the PIF Saudi International in Riyadh, with safety concerns complicating the decision. Separately, a fire destroyed the clubhouse at Greensboro, Georgia’s Reynolds Landing over the weekend, adding to the sport’s recent challenges.

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