That question has lingered since Woods' latest DUI-related arrest in March, but we've now reached the point in the proceedings where we're starting to collect legitimate clues about what the answer may be this time around.The most recent meaningful golf shot Woods hit took place in March 2026 when he competed in a TGL event alongside his Jupiter Links teammates.That same month, he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and charged with two misdemeanors in Florida.
He ultimately completed a months-long inpatient rehab program overseas before entering a plea deal in September in which charges were reduced.TIGER WOODS MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE DUI, REHAB STINT AS PGA TOUR ANNOUNCES SWEEPING CHANGESTiger Woods leaves the Martin County Courthouse on September 2, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.Tiger Woods is expected to change his plea in the case over a DUI crash that occurred on March 27, 2026, on Jupiter Island in Martin County.
(Photo by Saul Martinez/Getty Images) (Saul Martinez/Getty Images)In early October, Woods was seen hitting golf balls at one of his TGR Live events, and while the video showed him hitting just one shot, it ramped up the speculation that he was in the process of working his way back to competing.With Woods now eligible to compete on the PGA Tour Champions circuit as a 50-year-old, a competitive return coming in the form of a debut start on the senior circuit would, and still could be, a possibility.However, Woods has never committed to competing on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.This leads us to the more likely scenarios in which we could see Woods make a return to golf, with evidence supporting each.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGETiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC looks on during a match against The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 03, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
(Photo by Cliff Hawkins/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)Woods has long played tournament host o...