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Newsweek
12 hours ago
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Tiger Woods Back at Augusta National, First Time Since Achiles Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tiger Woods has shown several signs of a successful recovery from his ruptured Achilles tendon. He was recently spotted twice following his son, Charlie, during golf tournaments, and this Friday he visited the Augusta National Golf Club. This marks Woods' first return to the Masters Tournament venue since his injury. In fact, that incident prevented him from attending the infamous Champions Dinner at the most recent edition of the event. Woods' purpose in visiting was to see firsthand the construction of the 9-hole course designed by his firm, TGR Design, next to the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, near the renowned Augusta National. Fred Ridley, chairman of the Masters Tournament, accompanied Woods on his visit. 🚨👀🌺 #BACK IN AUGUSTA — Tiger Woods visited Augusta, GA today for a site visit to his new short course in partnership with ANGC at Augusta Municipal Golf Course. (Via @TheMasters) — TWLEGION (@TWlegion) June 20, 2025 Currently known as "The Patch," the 9-hole course is part of a project by Woods that includes a TGR Learning Lab. The course is expected to open in 2026, and the lab is scheduled to open in 2028. It will be the fourth TGR Learning Lab, joining those currently operating in Anaheim and Philadelphia, and the one that will be open next year in Los Angeles. These STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) institutions are designed to promote and facilitate the development of different branches of knowledge. This collaboration between Woods and Augusta National was announced at the 2025 Masters Tournament. At the time, Ridley emphasized the importance of the future course for both the community and the legendary player: "I know that this whole concept of a short course is something that's near and dear to Tiger's heart," Ridley said, according to the Augusta Chronicle. "I know he's stated that he grew up playing on short courses. So I'm sure they're going to make it really interesting for these people, for everybody -the young people and everybody else that are playing it." Tiger Woods of the United States walks up the first fairway during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Tiger Woods of the United States walks up the first fairway during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, early March, Tiger Woods announced that he had ruptured his Achilles tendon while preparing for the Players Championship. The event would have marked the start of his 2025 PGA Tour season. The 15-time major champion underwent immediate surgery, and the prognosis was favorable. However, due to the severity of the injury, it is unlikely that Woods will return to competitive golf until at least 2026. More Golf: Paige Spiranac Drops 'Hot Take' Sunday Golfers May Not Like
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods Drops Cryptic 'To Be Continued' Post Looking for Length
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Achilles injury has not stopped Tiger Woods from continuing to work on his other ventures outside of competitive golf. These include golf course design, an activity that Woods and his company, TGR Design, have recently revived. The 15-time major champion recently released a promotional video showing him at the construction site of his latest project, the Bluejack Ranch golf course in Aledo, Texas. It is a private residential club that will include a golf course among other amenities. Woods already designed a course for Bluejack in Montgomery, Texas (Bluejack National), which was built between 2014 and 2016. The start of construction of the new course in Aledo was reported in January this year. In the video posted by Tiger Woods, it is heard that the new course is designed over 7,500 yards. However, the legendary player predicts that "more length" will continue to be sought as the project progresses. I've tipped a few hats in my day… but this one at @BluejackRanch is a first. Here's episode three. — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 21, 2025 This video is the third in a series that has been released since last April. However, it ends with the cryptic message "To be continued", suggesting that there are still new revelations coming. The project description on TGR Design's official website highlights the fusion between the surrounding natural beauty and the strategic difficulties that will characterize the course: "The course will play alongside stunning terrain dotted with rock outcroppings as well as mature oaks and hardwoods that line the numerous creeks running throughout the property that will contrast the open, rolling pastureland for a truly unique and varied experience throughout the round." "Wide playing corridors flanked by native grasses and prairie will offer playability throughout the round while also emphasizing shot-making and strategy as multiple routes will be offered from tee to green." "The highly strategic nature of the course will be particularly evident in the interesting and bold green contouring that will place a premium on accuracy and precision to score well but maintain playability with low-cut green surrounds that promote creative shot-making and recoveries." Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images In addition to Bluejack Ranch, Woods and TGR Design are currently working on three other golf course projects. They are the Marcella Club in Utah, the Trout National - The Reserve in New Jersey, and a nine-hole par-3 in Augusta, Georgia. To date, the 82-time PGA Tour winner and his design firm have signed the blueprints of 17 golf-related facilities, including golf courses, practice facilities and even eight PopStroke putting courses in Florida, Arizona and Texas. More Golf: Tiger Woods' TGL Officially Lands New Team with a Catch
