# Tiger Woods' Golf Return Timeline

> Tiger Woods may return to golf in December 2026 or early 2027 after DUI arrest.
- Title: Tiger Woods' Golf Return Timeline · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Tiger Woods may return to golf in December 2026 or early 2027 after DUI arrest. Tiger Woods could compete in the Hero World Challenge in December 2026 or the…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/when-will-tiger-woods-return-golf-following-latest-dui-arrest-current-signs-point-two-possibilities
- Author: Mark Harris
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tiger woods, hero world challenge, tgl, dui arrest, jupiter links, pga tour champions, golf, news, politics
## Tiger Woods' latest DUI arrest
Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2026, for driving under the influence in Florida.

> Tiger Woods was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and charged with two misdemeanors in Florida.
## Woods completed rehab program
Woods finished a months-long inpatient rehab program overseas before entering a plea deal in September 2026.

> He ultimately completed a months-long inpatient rehab program overseas before entering a plea deal in September in which charges were reduced.
## Woods' first public appearance since arrest
Woods made his first public golf shot in October 2026 at a TGR Live event.

> In early October, Woods was seen hitting golf balls at one of his TGR Live events
## Hero World Challenge possibility
Woods could compete in the Hero World Challenge in December 2026 with one of three final spots.

> The initial 20-player tournament field was announced on Monday, but only 17 names were listed.
## TGL league return possibility
Woods is listed on the 2027 TGL team roster for the Jupiter Links circuit.

> Woods was officially announced as a returning player on next season's Jupiter Links team alongside Tom Kim, Max Homa, Akshay Bhatia and Keith Mitchell.
## Woods' last tournament before arrest
Woods last tournament start was at The Open in July 2024.

> Woods' last tournament start took place at The Open in July 2024.
## Key takeaway

Tiger Woods could compete in the Hero World Challenge in December 2026 or the TGL league in early 2027 following his March 2026 DUI arrest.