Tiger Woods will officially miss the 2026 major season after failing to enter the British Open field. It is now going to be the second season that the golf legend misses all the majors.

His absence follows a car accident several months ago that significantly impacted his recovery timeline.

On Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported that Woods did not enter the British Open field before the close of entries last week. However, the R&A has not released an official field list yet.

Reports stated that Woods flew to Switzerland to continue his three-month treatment period. Thus, the three-time Open winner won’t feature at Royal Birkdale in July.

On March 31, Woods announced he would step away to “seek treatment and focus on my health.”

The 15-time major winner also has no exemption into the U.S. Open next month.

Last year, Woods was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon injury he suffered in March. He also underwent disc replacement back surgery in October and looked set to feature at this year’s Masters.

Unfortunately, the 50-year-old met with a car accident that put a halt to his hopes of a return. The 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club remains his last major appearance.

The extended absence also highlights his current situation compared to his 2021-22 recovery period. He returned to competitive action just over a year after his 2021 accident, but his latest recovery has sidelined him from majors for a much longer period.

While Woods may not feature in any major this year, it’s hard to forget what he achieved in his prime.

A Revisit To Woods’ Record In The Majors

Tiger Woods has an extraordinary 15 majors to his name, second to Jack Nicklaus’ 18.

In 1997, Woods secured his first major, the Masters Tournament, and became the youngest player to win the Green Jacket.

Following that, he won four more times at Augusta, making it his most successful major. His second-best record came at the PGA Championship, where he won four Wanamaker Trophies.

At the U.S. Open and The Open Championship, Woods came out on top three times each.

"Tiger Slam," was an unprecedented feat achieved by him, where he held all four major championship trophies simultaneously in 2000-2001.

While Woods recovers and prioritizes his health, he has always expressed his continued desire to feature on the biggest stages.

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Written by

Avishek Sarkar

Edited by

Pulkit Prabhav