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Michael Kim makes offer to Tiger Woods ahead of his potential return at The Masters

Originally posted on HITC | By Peter Lynch | Last updated Feb 18, 2026 4:59 PM ET

Tiger Woods has refused to rule out a sensational return to golf at The Masters this year, and Michael Kim is delighted.

Woods last played on the PGA Tour in 2024, having been hampered by various injuries since those five appearances.

But a remarkable return at The Masters is now on the cards after Woods confirmed he could play at Augusta National later this year.

The first major championship of the season returns to the calendar in early April, and is a tournament that Woods has won five times.

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Michael Kim offers Tiger Woods Augusta practice round

Woods’ fellow professional Kim is one of many to have reacted to the potential comeback, sharing his brief but important update on X.

When asked by the media at The Genesis Invitational if The Masters is off the table for him, Woods replied simply: “No”.

Kim accompanied the video with the message: “Heeyyyyy Tiger Woods, practice round Tuesday at Augusta? Lol. But seriously…”

A one-time champion on the PGA Tour, Kim finished T27th at The Masters at Augusta National in 2025.

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All golf fans should be desperate for Woods to return at some stage, and not many would have envisaged that return coming at The Masters.

The 18-time major champion has a stunning history with the iconic event, which he first won all the way back in 1997.

Back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002 followed, with the American adding further success in 2005 and 2019.

Another title seems out of the question right now, with fans more eager simply to see him back on a golf course as opposed to lifting trophies.

Year	54 holes	Score	Margin	Runner(s)-up
1997	9 shot lead	−18 (70-66-65-69=270)	12 strokes	Tom Kite
2001	1 shot lead	−16 (70-66-68-68=272)	2 strokes	David Duval
2002	Tied for lead	−12 (70-69-66-71=276)	3 strokes	Retief Goosen
2005	3 shot lead	−12 (74-66-65-71=276)	Playoff	Chris DiMarco
2019	2 shot deficit	−13 (70-68-67-70=275)	1 stroke	Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele