Tiger Woods returns to TGL

Tiger made his first competitive appearance in 684 days after undergoing back surgery in October, a comeback noted by Golfweek and ESPN. (golfweek.usatoday.com) Jupiter Links held a 5-4 edge heading to the 15th hole in Match 1, but Los Angeles won that two‑point 15th to flip the result and take Match 1, 6-5. (golfweek.usatoday.com) Woods was inserted into Jupiter Links’ lineup for Match 2 as a late replacement for Kevin Kisner after that loss, a decision made Monday evening according to ESPN and USA Today. (espn.com) Los Angeles Golf Club closed out the series with a 9-2 victory in Match 2 to claim the SoFi Cup, paced by leaders Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood. (espn.com) The LAGC finish included three consecutive eagles down the stretch at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a sequence that sealed the rout. (espn.com) The Finals spanned March 23–24, 2026, and the two-match sweep gave Los Angeles its first TGL championship in the league’s second season. (espn.com) Before playing, Woods spoke with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and declined to say whether he would play the Masters, telling reporters he was focused on the match; analysts noted the appearance still left the Masters question unresolved. (msn.com)