Tiger Woods Will Miss The Players Championship in Final Year of Exemption

The golf legend cited personal loss and limited practice as reasons for not entering the prestigious TPC Sawgrass event.

Tiger Woods did not register for The Players Championship, marking the final year of his eligibility from his 2019 Masters win.
Woods has played sparingly since the sudden passing of his mother, Kultida, on February 4, affecting his ability to focus on golf.
The Players Championship field features 48 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, but Woods will be absent for the sixth consecutive year.
Woods has not competed in an official PGA Tour event since missing the cut at the 2024 Open Championship in July.
While his next appearance remains uncertain, Woods is expected to prioritize his return at The Masters in April, where he has never missed a cut as a professional.