Tiger Woods’ career currently remains in limbo after a difficult 2026. But the 15-time major champion has been linked with joining the PGA Tour Champions. Tiger Woods has been linked with joining the PGA Tour ChampionsGettyHe would undoubtedly be the biggest ever name to join the tour specifically for players aged 50 and over. Currently, the senior circuit is headlined by Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, and Stewart Cink.Woods, of course, is eligible after celebrating his 50th birthday in December.But world No. 64 Michael Kim doesn’t necessarily believe that Woods joining would translate into the financial windfall that golf fans are anticipating. “I’ve heard it’s on track to be net positive soon,” the 2018 John Deere Classic winner wrote on X in response to a debate over how the senior tour makes its money. He followed up with a more in-depth explanation, specifically referencing Woods. “Lots of Tiger comments. It sounds like a massive financial boost immediately but in actuality it’s not that simple,” he added. “If Tiger doesn’t announce the tournament he’s going to well beforehand, they can’t sell extra hospitality and sponsors based on Tiger being there. “Then they have to find last minute parking, extra security at spots that aren’t ready to handle that many people. “It’s a lot of logistical stuff that the tournament has to organize quickly for not a ton of immediate dollars. If he comes back each yr that’s obviously a whole different story.”Kim doesn’t necessarily feel that Woods joining the Champions Tour would create much of a financial windfall as some expectGettyThe 15-time major winner has not played competitively since 2024GettyWoods should participate anywayA typical Champions event is 54 holes and has a much smaller purse than what’s on offer at the PGA Tour. For example, the Constellation Furyk & Friends has a $2.1 million pot.Whilst Kim doesn’t feel that golf will see a much of an uptake financially, Sports Illustrated’s Bob Harig offered a different perspective, arguing that it is a necessity for Woods to play a few Champions Tour events. “If Tiger plays the Champions Tour event, the ratings for that event are going to be off the charts,” he said during the 5 Club Podcasts. “There’s going to be tons of people watching. They’ll be inside the ropes. They’ll be competing with guys who are really, really good. “He’s probably not going to win. He’ll be nervous, and it’s a great testing ground for him to get his game in shape.”For Woods, though, joining the tour would help him get back into the swing of things after having not played an official event since 2024. In the past five years, he has entered just 11 tournaments, and only competed in four. He made just one appearance in 2026 which came in the TGL – which Woods co-founded with Rory McIlroy via their company TMRW Sports, which is now set to be valued at over $1 billion in its latest funding round. The added benefit of being able to use a buggy on the tour would aid him greatly amid his recent injury woes.