Tiger Woods will not play in any of golf’s four major championships in 2026, according to reports citing his entry status and eligibility rules. One outlet reports that Woods is not eligible to compete at the U.S. Open next month. It also notes that Woods had an exception that allowed him to play at a past U.S. Open, but that current eligibility does not extend for the upcoming event.
Another outlet reports that Woods’ absence from the majors for 2026 becomes official after he does not submit an entry for the Open Championship. The report also states that Woods has not competed in a major tournament and has not played a competitive event since 2024.
Together, the accounts indicate that Woods’ 2026 major participation is ruled out both by U.S. Open eligibility and by the decision or inability to enter the Open Championship, resulting in him missing all of the majors during the year.
