Donald Trump addresses Tiger Woods’ Masters Status With 5-Word Verdict

Mar 27, 2026, 7:56 PM CUT

Trump Awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods United States President Donald J. Trump, right, hugs professional golfer Tiger Woods, left, after presenting him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC on May 6, 2019. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States to recognize those people who have made an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavor. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP Washington District of Columbia United States of America EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx _DSC0527 RonxSachsx cnpphotos145343

US President Donald Trump was seen in a clip on the Fox News’ The Five on Thursday and decided golf was more interesting than politics.

The US president made a comment about Tiger Woods and the Masters that has confused everyone. Right now, it seems like the US president is only speculating. Tiger Woods has not confirmed anything yet.

The actual problem here is nobody has a single clue if Trump’s got legitimate information, if he’s speculating about his friend, or if the clip’s even real.

When Tiger Woods' name came up in the interview, Donald Trump gave an answer that many fans questioned.

“I love Tiger, but he won’t be there,” Trump said before pausing. “He’ll be there, but he won’t be playing in it.”

NUCLR GOLF shared the video on X. Later, it went viral, and Donald Trump never explained his source, which sparked a massive debate among golf fans.

Some believe Woods personally told him, while others think Trump looked at Woods’ injury problems and drew his own conclusions. Even some say the clip is fake.

Woods just competed for the first time in months during the TGL final. Jupiter Links GC, his team, got demolished 9-2 by the Los Angeles Golf Club. Woods only swung nine times during the entire match alongside Tom Kim and Max Homa. He didn’t try to spin it afterward either.

“We got our a** kicked at the end,” Woods said. Still felt good being back, though, he added.

Wood has been working overtime trying to get healthy. He admitted that his body doesn’t bounce back like it used to. Woods confirmed he’s attending Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner too, which fired up speculation about a potential Masters run.

Trump’s statement changes everything. If he’s correct, Woods attends the Masters week without entering the tournament. That’s significant because Woods hasn’t publicly announced he’s skipping it.

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The legend is keeping his options open on multiple fronts, and it seems that if we won't see him in the Masters, then we will see him in another.

Tiger Woods registering for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open sounds like a major development, but his name isn't in the actual playing field, and there's a specific reason for that. Fresh off his TGL appearance this week, the registration exists for one purpose only, and it has nothing to do with his plans for the summer.

Woods turned 50 in December, opening the door to PGA Tour Champions competition for the first time. The Senior Tour's cart policy has reportedly appealed to him as he continues recovering from a ruptured Achilles and back surgery.

His near-term focus, though, sits firmly at Augusta, and after playing for Jupiter Links in the TGL this week, his first competitive golf since 2024, Woods was candid about where his head is.

"I keep trying, I want to play," he said. "I've loved the Masters tournament since I was 19 years old."

The Senior Open runs in July, and The Masters starts on April 6. But right now, only one of those dates has Woods' full attention.

What do you think about Trump’s comment on Woods and the Masters? Does he actually know something, or is he winging it? Let us know in the comments!