Tiger Woods eyes Masters return, future Ryder Cup captain role amid back surgery rehab

Fox News' Steve Doocy joins golf legend Greg Norman at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

In less than two months, Tiger Woods could tee it up again at historic Augusta National. 

The five-time Masters champion did not rule out a return to the major after skipping it last year. When reporters asked Tuesday if he could compete at the Masters in April, Woods replied without elaboration, "No."

Woods made the cut at the Masters for a record 24th time in a row in 2024. He is leaving the door open despite recovering from his seventh back surgery, a procedure to replace a disk, and a near-term schedule that does not appear to include competitive golf.

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Tiger Woods of the United States laughs during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

"I thought I spent a lot of hours practicing in my prime," Woods said at the Genesis Invitational, alluding to the responsibilities he shares in trying to reshape the PGA Tour schedule. "It doesn’t compare to what we’ve done in the boardroom."

Woods’ workload will likely factor into whether he takes on the U.S. captaincy for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland. He declined the role two years ago, citing a lack of time to commit to the job in a meaningful way.

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Woods celebrated his 50th birthday at the end of last year, making him eligible for the PGA Tour Champions.

He missed every PGA Tour event last year, marking the first time in Woods' storied career that he did not compete in a single tournament. He also has yet to