Golf fans have erupted on social media after a new video of Tiger Woods giving a putting clinic went viral in the build-up to this week’s Hero World Challenge at Albany in The Bahamas. (video below)
Woods, 49, is hosting his annual 20-man invitational benefiting the TGR Foundation, though he will not be teeing it up himself. His latest comeback remains on hold as he continues to battle through a string of injuries and surgeries that have limited him to only a handful of appearances since his 2021 car crash.
During his pre-tournament press conference, Woods admitted that he still has no firm timeline for a competitive return — though he couldn’t resist a tongue-in-cheek jab at one reporter who asked about his 2026 schedule.
When quizzed on whether he might mix PGA Tour starts with appearances on the PGA Tour Champions, Woods fired back with trademark sarcasm: “Yeah, I’m probably going to play probably 25 events on both tours and I think that should cover most of the year, right?”
The reality is far more tentative. Woods revealed his recovery “is not going as fast as he would’ve liked,” having undergone disc replacement surgery in October — just seven months after rupturing his left Achilles.
But there is a glimmer of hope. Woods confirmed he was cleared by his doctor last week to return to light practice, including chipping and putting.
And that’s exactly what fans saw on Wednesday.
The video that was posted by Woods’ TGR Live account shows the 15-time major champion delivering an impromptu putting clinic to a small group of golfers. Unsurprisingly, it spread across golf social media within hours.
TGR — Woods’ umbrella brand linking his foundation, charity events, course design ventures and sports bar — rarely shares this kind of intimate, instructional content, making the clip even more of a treat for fans desperate for signs of progress.
In the footage, Woods breaks down his putting philosophy with trademark precision.
The glimpse into his putting technique — paired with the simple fact he is back on the green — sent fans into a frenzy, sparking hopes that Woods might be inching closer to a return.
While Woods won’t compete this week, the Hero World Challenge still carries intrigue, with World No.1 Scottie Scheffler attempting to become the first three-time consecutive winner of the event.
Scheffler starts a red-hot 6/4 jolly.
But for most PGA Tour fans, the biggest storyline remains Tiger himself — walking, talking, teaching and, most importantly, putting again.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:
🚨👀⛳️ #NEW — Tiger Woods works the putting green at Albany pic.twitter.com/fdv432rN4u
— TWLEGION (@TWlegion) December 3, 2025
Article originally appeared on: Golfmagic.com