Tiger Woods Award Special Exemption To Compete In PGA Tour Signature Events
It has been announced that Tiger Woods will be given a special exemption to compete in PGA Tour Signature Events starting next year.
The PGA Tour policy board voted on Tuesday to create an exemption specifically for Woods, recognizing his "exceptional lifetime achievement" of more than 80 career wins.
This new exemption will allow the 48-year-old golf legend to participate in all eight Signature Events, regardless of his current ranking.
Woods, who has 15 major titles among his 82 PGA Tour wins, has struggled with injuries and played a limited schedule in recent years. Since his car crash in February 2021, Woods has participated in only nine official PGA Tour events.
This year, he has managed to make the cut only once, finishing 60th at the Masters. He withdrew from the Genesis Invitational due to illness and missed the cut at both the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open.
The Signature Events are limited-field tournaments with increased prize money, featuring the top players from the previous season's FedExCup points list. Next year, the events will include three tournaments with a 36-hole cut and five without a cut.
The exemption for Woods will enable him to compete in these high-profile tournaments without needing to qualify based on his current performance.
Woods has not automatically qualified for these events due to his limited play schedule and ongoing recovery from injuries. This new exemption acknowledges his significant contributions to the sport and ensures that fans will continue to see him compete at the highest levels of the PGA Tour.
Woods is expected to play at the Open Championship in Scotland in July. His return to regular competition in the Signature Events next year will be closely watched by fans and fellow players alike, as he continues to chase further success in his illustrious career.
