Tiger Woods Spotted Hitting Golf Shots Ahead Of Latest Return

The 15-time Major winner was in attendance at Liberty National for his foundation’s Nexus Cup charity event, the first time Woods has been seen hitting golf balls since ankle surgery

Tiger Woods hits a wedge shot on the range
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Following ankle surgery for a ruptured left Achilles back in March, Tiger Woods has been seen hitting golf balls for the first time since undergoing the knife.

Spotted at Liberty National for his TGR foundation’s Nexus Cup charity event, the 15-time Major winner was in attendance and looked in good form as he struck wedge shots at the course's range.

After being spotted at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump back in May, the 49-year-old was then seen attending his son Charlie's golf tournaments throughout the year, most notable the Florida Amateur Championship in June.

That led to questions about when we may see Woods teeing it up himself following his surgery, which occurred after the American was ramping up training and practice at home.

Now, in New York, six months on, Woods was striking golf balls at the Nexus Cup, an event he hosts, in a clinic for those in attendance at Liberty National.

Jupiter Links GC chat during their end of match press conference

Woods during a TGL match at the start of 2025

(Image credit: TGL)

When Woods may return to competitive action, though, is currently unclear. What we do know is that the Hero World Challenge, another event he hosts, takes place on December 4-7th.

Although he didn't play last year, due to recovery from a different injury, he did play in the PNC Championship shortly after, finishing runner-up alongside his son, Charlie. During the 36 hole event cart use is allowed, thus making it easier for Woods to play.

Woods was also present in the TGL Golf League, which he co-founded alongside Rory McIlroy and Mike McCarley. In the event, the 15-time Major winner's Jupiter Links team finished fifth, winning just one match.

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Matt Cradock
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Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover news and social media.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. His favorite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

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Irons: TaylorMade P.7CB

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

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