Tiger Woods' persistent back issues, including his seventh surgery in late 2025 and ongoing recovery from Achilles repair, have kept the 50-year-old from any official PGA Tour starts since missing the cut at the 2024 Open Championship. A March 2026 car accident prompted further time away for health treatment and legal resolution via a September plea deal, limiting him to simulator play in TGL and range sessions. Recent swing videos and public appearances at Pebble Beach have sparked speculation, yet traders price an 84.4% chance he skips all 2026 PGA events due to physical limitations, age-related recovery challenges, and a schedule focused on exhibitions like the PNC Championship rather than competitive rounds.