He's Back (Again)! Tiger Outlines Fall Schedule

Spurning The Players Tribune and speaking exclusively to TigerWoods.com, Tiger Woods says he's coming back this fall at the Tiger Woods Invitational in Monterey, followed a few days later by a PGA Tour return at the Safeway Open in Napa.

He's also planning to tee it up in the Turkish Airlines Open in early November and the Hero World Challenge in December.

"My rehabilitation is to the point where I'm comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do," Tiger said. "Whether I can play depends on my continued progress and recovery. My hope is to have my game ready to go.

Hope!

"I'm looking forward to going to California for my foundation event and Safeway. I'm also excited to return to Turkey and Albany. It could be a fun fall.

"It was difficult missing tournaments that are important to me, but this time I was smart about my recovery and didn't rush it. It was great spending time with my children Sam and Charlie, and also working on a lot of projects including golf-course design, the upcoming 20th anniversary of my foundation and my book about the 1997 Masters. But I missed competing. I want to thank all the fans for their kindness and concern. I've been a pro about 20 years, and their support has never waned."

The Big Cat has picked some strange times to break news, but this was actually quite excellent. Not on a Friday, not on a day anyone else was announcing something, and well in advance so the events he's teeing up at can promote his appearance. Progress!

Even better, glad to hear he's healthy enough to give it a go!