{"id":286198,"date":"2025-11-15T13:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T13:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/286198\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T13:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T13:02:15","slug":"pnc-championship-field-confirmed-are-tiger-woods-charlie-woods-playing-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/286198\/","title":{"rendered":"PNC Championship field confirmed: Are Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods playing in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the 2025 PNC Championship just weeks away, the biggest question in golf still has no answer: Will Tiger Woods<\/a> and his son Charlie tee it up once again in the ultimate family showdown?<\/p>\n

Right now, all signs point to no\u2014but nobody from Team Woods has said a word.<\/p>\n

Woods, 49, is still deep in recovery from his seventh back surgery, a lumbar disc replacement performed in October to address severe lower back issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It followed closely behind surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, making this one of the most physically challenging periods of his career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many in the game expect that the earliest we might see Woods play again is The Masters in April, and even that feels optimistic.<\/p>\n

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Given that timeline, a December return\u2014despite the fact that the PNC allows him to ride in a cart\u2014looks increasingly unlikely.<\/p>\n

GolfMagic has reached out to PNC officials for comment but has not received a response.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It sounds like Team Woods is going to leave an official decision until the last moment, just in case Tiger feels able to compete.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But if truth be told, Woods won’t want to risk anything as he gears up to return to official Tour events in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charlie Woods busy chasing State title<\/p>\n

While Tiger focuses on rehab, 16-year-old Charlie Woods<\/a> is in full tournament mode.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This week he\u2019s competing in the Florida Class 1A State Championship for The Benjamin School, a run fuelled by his breakthrough year on the junior circuit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charlie claimed his first AJGA win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, helping cement his status as one of the brightest young prospects in US junior golf.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile\u2026 the PNC field keeps filing up<\/p>\n

As the golf world waits (impatiently) for news from the Woods camp, the PNC Championship continues rolling out its star-studded lineup in steady waves.<\/p>\n

One major addition this week: Gary Woodland, who will make his PNC debut alongside his father, Dan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2019 US Open champion is returning to form after undergoing life-changing brain tumour surgery in late 2023.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI am thrilled to have finally gotten the invite for this very special tournament\u2026 I can\u2019t think of a more perfect way to start the holidays,\u201d Woodland said.<\/p>\n

They join Nelly Korda and her father Petr, returning for a fifth appearance. Team Korda\u2019s best finish remains a T5 in 2022, something the World No. 1 contender is eager to improve on.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is such a special week\u2026 It has become the perfect way to end my season on a high note,\u201d Korda said.<\/p>\n

A field already locked with legends<\/p>\n

As it stands there are 16 confirmed teams in the 2025 PNC Championship.<\/p>\n

It means there are still four teams still left to be announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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2025 PNC Championship Field (confirmed)\u00a0Gary Woodland & Dan WoodlandTrevor Immelman & Jacob ImmelmanSteve Stricker & Izzi StrickerJustin Leonard & Luke LeonardNelly Korda & Petr KordaLee Trevino & Daniel TrevinoAnnika Sorenstam & Will McGeeVijay Singh & Qass SinghGary Player & (partner TBC)Mark O\u2019Meara & Shaun O\u2019MearaBernhard Langer & Jason LangerMatt Kuchar & Cameron KucharPadraig Harrington & Paddy HarringtonJim Furyk & Tanner FurykDavid Duval & Brady DuvalJohn Daly & John Daly II<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s confirmed returnees include past winners John Daly and Vijay Singh, plus fan favourite Fred Couples, Jim Furyk, Justin Leonard, and Mark O\u2019Meara.<\/p>\n

Also locked in: defending champion Bernhard Langer, David Duval, Padraig Harrington, Trevor Immelman, Matt Kuchar, Gary Player, Annika Sorenstam, Steve Stricker, and Lee Trevino.<\/p>\n

With four spots still unannounced, the anticipation for the final names\u2014particularly whether Tiger and Charlie will headline the list\u2014is only growing.<\/p>\n

A Quick PNC Refresher<\/p>\n

The PNC Championship, played 20-21 December at the Ritz-Carlton GC in Florida, is a 36-hole scramble where major winners team up with a family member.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carts are allowed, making it one of the few competitive environments Tiger can manage physically.<\/p>\n

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To qualify:<\/p>\n

The pro must have won a major or The Players, andTheir partner cannot hold professional Tour status.<\/p>\n

This will be PNC Bank\u2019s 14th year as title sponsor after renewing their long-term commitment.<\/p>\n

So\u2026 will Tiger and Charlie play?<\/p>\n

The truth: it\u2019s not looking good.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Between Tiger\u2019s extensive rehab and Charlie\u2019s packed junior schedule, the father-son duo\u2019s magical run at the PNC appears unlikely to continue this December.<\/p>\n

But until the PNC makes its final announcements, the golf world will be refreshing its feeds, hoping for a twist.<\/p>\n

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After all, when it comes to Tiger Woods, you never say never.<\/p>\n

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