Tiger Woods made his first PGA Tour start since the 2023 Masters at last week’s Genesis Invitational, the site of his first career Tour appearance. However, he was forced to withdraw during the second round due to illness.
At the Hero World Challenge, Woods set a goal to play once a month this season. That got us thinking, if he is going to tee it up in March before he heads to Augusta, Georgia, for the year’s first major, what is the most likely spot we see him play next?
The first four events in March take place in Florida, starting with the Cognizant Classic — formally known as the Honda Classic.
Here’s a look at the Tour’s Florida Swing and Woods’ history at each event.
Tiger Woods acknowledges the crowd on the ninth hole during the second round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on February 23, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Dates: Feb. 29 – March 3
Starts: Five
Wins: None
Cuts made: Four
Top 10 finishes: One
Our thoughts: Woods has done well enough to make the weekend here, but not enough to win. It’d be surprising to see him play here.
Tiger Woods is helped into the his jacket for winning the Bay Hill Invitational by tournament host Arnold Palmer on March 18, 2001 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Dates: March 7-10
Starts: 18
Wins: Eight (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013)
Cuts made: 17
Top 10 finishes: 10
Our thoughts: Woods has won here eight times, so teeing it up at The King’s place wouldn’t be a huge surprise. However, it’s a long golf course and the wind is usually up. Major championship-type feel when it comes to scoring.
Tiger Woods celebrates after holing a long birdie on the 17th hole at TPC at Sawgrass during the third round of the 2001 Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)
Dates: March 14-17
Starts: 19
Wins: Two (2001, 2013)
Cuts made: 19
Top 10 finishes: Five
Our thoughts: This one makes the most sense out of the four. He’s never missed a weekend at TPC Sawgrass and it’s the Tour’s flagship event.
Tiger Woods reacts to making a birdie putt on the 17th green during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead) on March 11, 2018, in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Ryan Young/PGA Tour)
Dates: March 21-24
Starts: One
Wins: None
Cuts made: One
Top 10 finishes: One
Our thoughts: This one seems the least likely. He’s only played here once, and while he did contend, you’d think he’d like to play in a larger event.
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