Tiger Woods could be set to play alongside Scottie Scheffler this year after thrilling fans with golf return

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Is the greatest of his generation making a comeback? Could he soon play alongside this generation’s greatest?Tiger Woods looks to be making his way back.View Tweet: https://twitter.com/TigerWoods?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwIn a video posted online by Woods’ TGR Foundation, the 15-time Major winner was seen in New Jersey, hitting balls at Liberty National’s driving range.Liberty National was the home of the NEXUS Cup, hosted by Woods himself.The brief clip shows him swinging what looks like a full wedge shot.It was his first public appearance swinging a club since undergoing surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon in March.The video of Woods practicing is a promising sign, as it’s been a while since the public last saw him in action.Woods last competed publicly against pros in his final TGL match of the season in early March.He was expected to return to the PGA Tour soon after, with many eyeing the 2025 Masters for his comeback, but he instead announced he would need surgery on his ruptured Achilles.Woods’ most recent pro start was at the 2024 Open Championship last July, where he missed the cut.He played just five events that season, making only one cut at the Masters, where he finished 60th.In other words, the people are yearning for golf’s biggest star on the planet. And even his own peers.Tiger and Charlie Woods took second place at last year’s PNC ChampionshipGettyWoods’ most realistic chance to compete in a stroke-play tournament would be the Hero World Challenge in December.Not only is he the host of the event, but he has used it before for multiple comebacks from surgery.While the Hero World Challenge is the most likely option, Woods could also return later that month at the 2025 PNC Championship if he doesn’t feel ready in early December.It’s an stress-free event that he and his son Charlie played last year, falling in a playoff to Bernhard and Jason Langer.The Woods clan could be out seeking revenge this time around.If Woods decides to just hold off for the remainder of 2025 and wait until 2026 to return to professional golf, the choices are obvious.Woods has been out of action since MarchGettyThe then 50-year-old could return at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera in February, where he is also the host.Or, of course, he can make the most dramatic of returns at Augusta National for the 2026 Masters if he really wants to up the flair.If he returns sooner than that in 2025, golf fans would surely relish seeing him play alongside current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.Nevertheless, the people are excited for Woods to make his return whenever that may be. Just look at the comments under the video of him taking a wedge shot.“The price for Masters tickets, on the secondary market, just doubled,” one fan joked.“The Big Cat is back. Watch out Augusta,” another chimed in.A third added: “Absolutely 0 quit in the man.”