Donald Trump Drops Major Tiger Woods UpdateEvolve EditorsFri, March 27, 2026 at 10:15 AM UTC

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Just two weeks before the Masters, uncertainty surrounds Tiger Woods’ participation at Augusta National. After the golfer made his season debut in Tuesday’s TGL match, there’s a slight possibility for his return. But a passing remark from Donald Trump has since cast doubt on whether Tiger Woods will actually tee it up.

Donald Trump talks about Tiger Woods’ return

During an appearance on Fox News’ The Five on March 26, Donald Trump was asked who he’d be rooting for at this year’s Masters. His response suggested that Tiger Woods will not be in the field as a competitor. “I love Tiger, but he won’t be there. Well, he’ll be there, but he won’t be playing in it,” Trump said. The comments carry added weight given the personal connection between the two. Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

When pressed to pick a winner, the president declined, noting the caliber of the field. “They’re just great players,” Trump said. “It’s hard for me. If I pick somebody, I’m going to have enemies, I’m going to have 10 guys who won’t speak to me.”

Woods had earlier offered a measured update on March 24. It was following his TGL appearance, where his Jupiter Links GC squad fell to Justin Rose, Sahith Theegala, and Tommy Fleetwood in the championship match. The outing was his first competitive action since tearing his Achilles in March 2025. “I’ve been trying,” Woods said afterward. “This body just doesn’t recover like it did when I was 24 or 25.”

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Despite the physical challenges, Woods made clear his affection for the tournament that has defined much of his career. “I want to play. I love the tournament. I love being there since I was 19 years old. I’m going to be there either way,” he said. Woods’ path back to Augusta has been complicated by a lengthy medical history (via Golfweek).

The golfer last competed in a traditional tournament on July 19, 2024, when he failed to qualify at the Open Championship.

Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory.

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