Tiger Woods (Image Source: Imagn)
Tiger Woods has etched a unique legacy in the golf world. He is one of the most successful golfers in the world, with 15 Major titles. The American golfer was a former 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 prodigy and has been playing the game since the age of two.
In an interview with Reuters in December 2007, Woods opened up about his competitive side of the game. Speaking of his love for golf, Woods said (via Times of Malta),
“Golf is something I do selfishly for myself. I have a competitive side and that’s how I express it. But, as far as my tombstone is concerned, hopefully it will read something more of what I am trying to do for kids. That would be so much more ultimate than winning any golf tournament.
“The joy I get from winning a major championship doesn’t even compare to the feeling I get when a kid writes a letter saying: ‘Thank you so much. You have changed my life’.”
Having turned pro in 1996, Woods went on to win the maiden Major of his career the next year at the Masters. He has won five Masters, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Opens, and three Open Championships in his career so far.
However, over the last year or so, the legendary American golfer has been struggling with his game. His injuries and surgeries over the years have affected his play, and he has also limited his outings on the greens. In 2024, Woods competed in five tournaments but could only make one cut, which was at the Masters, where he finished in 60th place.
Tiger Woods joins the stellar field of the PNC Championship
Woods has been on a break from official tournaments since July 2024. He last played at the Open Championship but missed the cut. However, finally, after a long break, the five-time Masters winner will be making his comeback at the upcoming PNC Championship.
The tournament will take place from December 21 to 22 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, featuring a field of 20 teams. Tiger will be joined by his son Charlie on the greens.
Here are the teams playing at the 2024 PNC Championship:
- Tiger Woods and his son Charlie
- Padraig Harrington and his son Paddy
- Trevor Immelman and his son Jacob
- Fred Couples and his step-son Hunter Hannemann
- Steve Stricker and his daughter Izzi
- Justin Leonard and his son Luke
- Sir Nick Faldo and his son Matthew
- Nelly Korda and her father Petr
- Stewart Cink and his son Connor
- Lee Trevino and his son Daniel
- Annika Sorenstam and her son Will McGee
- Vijay Singh and his son Qass Singh
- Nick Price and his son Greg
- Gary Player and his grandson Alexander Hall
- Mark O’Meara and his son Shaun
- Tom Lehman and his son Sean
- Bernhard Langer and his son Jason
- Matt Kuchar and his son Carson
- David Duval and his son Brady
- John Daly and his son John II
Notably, Tiger Woods is also scheduled to play in the first edition of the tech-infused golf series called TGL, representing the Jupiter Links Golf Club. The series will make its debut on January 7, 2025.
