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By ERIC BLUM, US SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 10:26 EDT, 9 September 2025 | Updated: 10:46 EDT, 9 September 2025 <\/p>\n

Tiger Woods<\/a> is back on the links for the first time since his surgery in March on a ruptured Achilles tendon, as he was seen taking swings on the range at Liberty National, sending his fans into meltdown.<\/p>\n

The living legend has had a multitude of injuries over the years that has prevented him from playing on the PGA Tour, including spinal fusion last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Woods, 49, is taking swings from the course which overlooks the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty during the NEXUS Cup, an amateur match play event which he hosts.<\/p>\n

His swing in the video did not show any discomfort from his surgery, with him using a shorter-range club to hit balls.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Monday, Woods was pictured alongside high-ranking Democrat<\/a> and Pennsylvania<\/a> governor Josh Shapiro as he cut the ribbon of his new ‘learning lab’ at a golf center in Philadelphia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the appearance, Woods’ future as a player was still in doubt as his focus was solely on helping the next generation of golfers with his facility. Now, his fans are ready for another comeback.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tiger Woods is back on the links for the first time since his surgery in March on his Achilles<\/p>\n

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Woods, 49, is taking swings from Liberty National in New Jersey during the NEXUS Cup<\/p>\n

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A collection of social-media messages about Tiger Woods’ shock return to the golf course<\/p>\n

‘Omg omg,’ one golf fans said on social media.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘That is super-fast recovery. Not surprised with this guy’s drive and will. We shall see!’ a second Tiger fanatic added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Tiger looks great!!’ a third stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The learning lab has been created by Woods’ nonprofit TGR Foundation. It will offer local students – from first through 12th grade – access to educational tools covering subjects such as science, technology and engineering.<\/p>\n

Woods taking swings from the Jersey City, New Jersey course is the first sign that the 15-time major winner could play in a tournament again in early 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Woods has not played in an official event since the 20204 Open Championship at Royal Troon last July, where he missed the cut.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ideally, Woods would return to the links for the 2026 Masters, which takes place during the second weekend of April and will be 13 months removed from his Achilles surgery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old is currently ranked No 1,839 in the world, having played just 11 events since his February 2021 car crash, but would earn a spot at Augusta, if interested, as a previous five-time Green Jacket winner.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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