He laughed, told some jokes, and gave plenty of insight into what\u2019s happening behind the scenes with regard to both his playing status and the progress the PGA TOUR is making with its yet-to-be-finalized schedule.<\/p>\n
As for the #GoodStuff, Tiger waxed poetic about Anthony Kim\u2019s comeback victory Down Under over the weekend and dished on the former wunderkind\u2019s natural talent.<\/p>\n
If you weren\u2019t able to catch Tiger\u2019s presser, here\u2019s everything you need to catch up on.<\/p>\n
RELATED: How to Watch the Genesis Invitational<\/a><\/p>\n Tiger Woods On Anthony Kim<\/p>\n \u201cThis kid hit it so good\u2026He had so much natural talent. He could hit any shot he wanted,\u201d Tiger said. \u201cThen to see him struggle in life and didn’t really want to play golf\u2026for him to come all the way back and for him to win and to be as devoted as he is to his family, it’s a story in which\u2014you just have to wrap your heart around it because of the struggles.\u201d<\/p>\n Kim\u2019s win at LIV Golf Adelaide didn\u2019t just captivate the golf world<\/a>\u2014it also broke into the mainstream. I know it\u2019s only February, but it already feels like the story of the year.<\/p>\n Tiger Woods Gives a Recovery Update<\/p>\n Tiger Woods has played his cards close to the chest when it comes to his inevitable return. He hasn\u2019t set a target date and has yet to confirm whether he\u2019ll spend time on the Champions Tour now that he\u2019s eligible following his 50th birthday in December.<\/p>\n RELATED: A Plea to Tiger Woods on His 50th Birthday<\/a><\/p>\n At Riviera, however, Tiger confirmed his Achilles is no longer an issue. The disc replacement, though, has been a challenge.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s just one of those things where it’s each and every day, I keep trying, I keep progressing, I keep working on it, trying to get stronger, trying to get more endurance in this body and trying to get it at a level at which I can play at the highest level again,\u201d Tiger said.<\/p>\n He\u2019s able to hit full shots and had a very quick answer when asked if playing in the Masters is off the table: no<\/a>.<\/p>\n Look at that smile, folks. He ain\u2019t missing Augusta.<\/p>\n PGA TOUR Schedule Plans for 2027<\/p>\n \u201cI thought I spent a lot of hours practicing in my prime. It doesn’t even compare to what we’ve done in the boardroom,\u201d Tiger said in regards to the TOUR\u2019s effort to perfect its schedule. \u201cIt’s been challenging. We’re trying to do the right thing. We’re making some great strides. The player directors have been unbelievable with their time and their focus and the depth of knowledge and perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n Tiger stressed the importance of competitiveness. He said the TOUR will have more great players\u2014he mentioned Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed by name\u2014and there will be fewer cards up for grabs. He also mentioned getting younger stars more involved, saying, \u201cWe’re trying to create opportunities for that turnover coming from the PGA TOUR-U, or it’s the Korn Ferry, and trying to get more youth out here because eventually they’re going to take over the game.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"GettyImages-1256869825.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Getty_Images_1256869825_b63892e875.jpg\")
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