TIGER AT 50: SENIOR TOUR DEBUT POISED TO DWARF PGA TOUR RATINGS — Quick Facts
Tiger Woods became eligible for the PGA Tour Champions on December 30, 2025, after turning 50, with industry insiders predicting his senior tour events could outperform regular PGA Tour ratings. Currently ranked 2,590th in the world and recovering from his seventh back surgery, Woods is expected to target the three senior majors in 2026, particularly the US Senior Open at Scioto Country Club in July.
Key Data Points
- Tiger Woods turned 50 on December 30, 2025, fewer than three months after his seventh back surgery
- His world ranking has dropped to 2,590th, and he will become officially unranked by Week 29 without playing an Official World Golf Ranking event
- Industry insiders predict Champions Tour events featuring Woods could outperform regular PGA Tour ratings
- Woods has played just 11 worldwide tournaments since his February 2021 car crash, missing cuts at three consecutive majors to end 2024
- The US Senior Open at Scioto Country Club in July could allow Woods to surpass Bobby Jones' record with his 10th USGA Championship
Frequently Asked
- When did Tiger Woods become eligible for the Champions Tour?
- Tiger Woods became eligible for the PGA Tour Champions when he turned 50 on December 30, 2025.
- How many PGA Tour wins does Tiger Woods have?
- Tiger Woods has 82 PGA Tour victories, tied with Sam Snead for the all-time record.
- What is Tiger Woods' current world ranking?
- As of January 2026, Tiger Woods is ranked 2,590th in the world, his lowest ranking ever.
- Which senior tournaments might Tiger Woods play in 2026?
- Woods is expected to target the three senior majors in 2026, including the US Senior Open at Scioto Country Club in July and potentially the Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii from January 22-24.
- How many tournaments has Tiger Woods played since his car crash?
- Since his February 2021 car crash, Woods has played just 11 worldwide tournaments and none in 2025.