Tiger Woods Granted Lifetime Exemption For PGA Tour’s Signature Events

• Tiger Woods has been granted a lifetime exemption to compete in the PGA Tour’s eight signature events.
• The exemption is in recognition of Woods’ joint-record 82 victories on the PGA Tour, including 15 major titles.
• Woods, 48, remains the biggest draw in golf despite limited appearances in recent years due to health issues.

Newsypeople- Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer with 82 career PGA Tour victories and 15 major championships, has been granted a lifetime exemption to compete in the PGA Tour’s eight “signature” events. This honor recognizes Woods’ exceptional lifetime achievement in the sport.

The PGA Tour has introduced a new sponsor exemption specifically for Woods, allowing him to participate in these elite tournaments outside of the four major championships and playoffs.

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The signature events feature $20 million purses and have specific eligibility criteria, such as being ranked in the top 50 players from the previous season’s FedEx Cup points list or the top 30 in the current Official World Golf Rankings.

Previously, Woods had to rely on sponsor exemptions to gain entry into these lucrative events, which have become increasingly valuable and controversial as other high-profile players seek access.

Tiger Woods has been given a lifetime exemption into PGA Tour Signature Events starting next year ⛳

The exemption, voted through by the PGA Tour policy board, enables Woods to participate in all eight signature tournaments of the tour for the rest of his career ⏩ pic.twitter.com/bfDkoOiDPD

— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) June 19, 2024

The new lifetime exemption ensures Woods can compete in the signature events for the remainder of his career without using one of the limited sponsor exemptions.

At 48 years old, Woods remains one of the biggest draws in golf despite his limited schedule in recent years due to health issues. He has played in just four PGA Tour events in 2024, missing the cut at both the PGA Championship and U.S. Open. Woods has indicated that the upcoming Open Championship in Scotland will likely be his final event of the 2024 season.

While the PGA Tour has confirmed the new lifetime exemption for Tiger Woods, it is unclear how often he will take advantage of it given his current playing schedule.

The Tour has also approved a minimum 72-player field for the signature events starting in 2025, with an alternate list to fill any missing spots.

In addition to the Woods exemption, the PGA Tour is continuing discussions with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, the main backer of the rival LIV Golf League, about a potential financial investment in the PGA Tour Enterprises. The two sides have reached consensus on several items, but further work is needed to finalize an agreement.

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