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Serena Williams Reveals Shocking ‘Witchcraft’ Accusation She Received During Her Career

Serena Williams recently shared a surprising accusation she received during her career while speaking on her podcast. Another player on the WTA Tour made the accusation, but Williams chose not to reveal the player’s identity.

Williams, along with her sister Venus Williams, launched their podcast, “Stockton Street,” in September 2025. The podcast is named after the street where the Williams sisters grew up in Compton, California. In the first episode, the sisters interviewed each other, and it was filmed at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Serena Williams Recalls ‘Craziest’ Accusation She Has Heard About Herself

In a recent episode, Venus and Serena Williams were joined by American singer and songwriter Ciara, who discussed wild accusations and rumors they faced during their careers.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion recounted an incident where a player on the WTA Tour accused her of practicing “witchcraft” because she consistently defeated that player. This player claimed that Williams used “black magic” to win their matches.

“The craziest thing I ever heard about me was that I did witchcraft and black magic because I was beating some girl. So she claimed that we did black magic to beat her from what I understand,” Williams said.

Venus added that the accusation against her sister included claims that she and her team consulted a “black magician.”

“Someone and her team consulted a black magician,” Venus Williams added.

On the tennis side of things, Williams won 39 Grand Slam titles during her career: 23 in singles, including seven titles each at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, six at the US Open, and three at the French Open. She secured 14 Grand Slam titles in doubles alongside her sister, Venus, and also claimed two major titles in mixed doubles.

Williams achieved the World No. 1 ranking in the WTA rankings for both singles and doubles. She also won four Olympic medals for her country, three in doubles and one in singles, among many other accolades. She retired from professional tennis in 2022, following her appearance at the US Open.

Serena Williams Received the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award in Sports Category

Earlier this month, Williams was honored by the Spanish Royal Family, who awarded her the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. This prestigious award has also been bestowed upon notable athletes such as Fernando Alonso, Michael Schumacher, Pau Gasol, and Carlos Sainz, among others.

This year’s award ceremony took place at the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo, Spain. Williams became the fifth tennis player to be honored with this award, following in the footsteps of Martina Navratilova, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, Steffi Graf, and Rafael Nadal.

The award was presented to the 23-time Grand Slam champion by Leonor, the Crown Princess of Asturias. Other members of the Spanish royal family, including King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and the Crown Princess’s younger sister, Infanta Sofía, were also in attendance.

After the ceremony, the former World No. 1 took to social media to share a series of pictures showcasing her stunning red ensemble, which she wore during the event.

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Serena Williams Stuns in Show-Stopping Eyelet Cutout Dress

Serena Williams has done it again. And by “it,” I mean she showed up looking absolutely stunning in yet another chic outfit.

From cutouts to asymmetrical hemlines, two-piece sets and basically everything in between, the tennis legend has been completely slaying her style game lately and her latest look is no exception.

Serena, 44, recently jetted off to Spain and, while there, she was photographed congratulating winners at the “Princesa De Asturias” Awards. The WYN Beauty founder turned heads in a strapless cream dress paired with a matching jacket, both featuring intricate eyelet cutout details all over. And she didn’t stop there—she added a fun pop of color with red pointed-toe pumps proving she knows how to mix classic elegance with a playful twist.

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Serena was receiving the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, honoring her insane tennis career that included 73 singles titles, 23 doubles titles and 4 Olympic gold medals.

But the cream ensemble wasn’t the only knockout she rocked during her trip. She also stunned in a long-sleeve ruched tan dress that hit just below the knees, complete with a dramatic cape flowing over her shoulders. Dark brown heels and voluminous, loose curls finished off the look, giving that effortlessly chic vibe that seems totally doable to recreate.

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Serena isn’t the only celeb serving looks worth taking notes on lately. Jenna Ortega recently hit the Academy Museum Gala in a metal breastplate paired with a gorgeous silk skirt, while Mandy Moore was all about cozy vibes in a recent social post. She wore the Zoe Crew mustard sweater from Leset and maroon skirt in the Elowette style by Dôen.

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Charlie Woods sparks another big team win for The Benjamin

Charlie Woods sparks another big team win for The Benjamin School

Charlie Woods is enjoying the best season of his young golf career – and his winning run shows no sign of slowing down.

The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods helped The Benjamin School claim yet another team title on Tuesday, as the Bucs edged out fierce rivals Oxbridge Academy to win the District 13-1A Championship at the Champions Club at Summerfield in Stuart, Florida.

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Benjamin sealed a three-shot win on 6-under par in what proved to be one of the toughest district fields anywhere in the state.

The victory sets the tone for their 2025 postseason campaign and continues a blistering run of form for Woods and his teammates.

Charlie continues breakout season

This latest team win continues what has been Charlie Woods’ standout season to date – and more silverware could be on the horizon.

Earlier this year in May, he claimed his first-ever individual American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational — a breakthrough moment that showcased just how far his game has come.

He also made a stunning hole-in-one at famed TPC Sawgrass during the Junior Players Championship in September.

Woods has also been a consistent force for Benjamin throughout the fall, helping the school collect multiple tournament wins, including last month’s triumph at the South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship at The Club at TwinEagles Talon Course in Naples.

At the District 13-1A Championship, Woods carded a 2-over 74 to finish tied for ninth, his round marred only by a double bogey on the par-5 8th, but otherwise full of solid, confident golf as has been the case all season.

While Woods added another steady score to Benjamin’s total, it was freshman standout Clint Lewis who led the line for the Bucs by winning the individual tournament.

The 14-year-old carded a six-birdie 5-under 67 to capture the individual district title, finishing two shots clear of Oxbridge duo Joey Iaciofano and Kenny Klein, along with Benjamin’s Andrew Tsar.

Lewis’ fearless play and clutch putting were key to Benjamin’s 282 total, while Tsar’s 69 and Matthew Stigliano’s level-par 72 rounded out a complete team performance for the Bucs.

The victory for Benjamin School will no doubt have put a smile on the face of Charlie’s father Tiger, who continues to recover from the seventh back surgery of his career earlier this month.

Former World No.1 and 15-time major champion Woods, who turns 50 before the end of the year, is likely now targeting a return to competitive action at The Masters in April 2026.

Benjamin and Oxbridge advance to Regional Championship

Benjamin and Oxbridge Academy – the last two Class 1A state champions – now both advance to the Region 4-1A Championships, which will be held at The Park in West Palm Beach on Monday 3 November.

The district event marked the first elimination stage on the road to the Florida High School State Championships, set for 11-19 November at Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills.

The field at the District 13-1A Championship featured four of Florida’s top 50 teams according to iWanamaker’s latest rankings:

No. 1 Benjamin
No. 8 Oxbridge Academy
No. 41 Cardinal Newman
No. 46 King’s Academy

Another win for the Bucs

Benjamin’s latest triumph with The Benjamin School adds to an already impressive 2025 campaign.

The Bucs have been dominant all season, racking up wins and proving themselves the team to beat in Florida high school golf.

For Charlie, the postseason brings yet another chance to underline just how far his game has matured.

His poise, ball-striking, and course management have all made major strides this season — and with his confidence soaring, he’s emerging as one of the most exciting young players in the state.

Much to his proud father’s delight.

Charlie is currently ranked ninth in the latest AJGA standings – but he is outside the top 900 in the world amateur golf rankings.

District 13-1A Championship Results

Venue: Champions Club at Summerfield (Stuart, FL)

Position	Team	Score	Status
1	Benjamin	282 (-6)	Advances
2	Oxbridge Academy	285 (-3)	Advances
3	King’s Academy	303 (+15)	–
4	Cardinal Newman	313 (+25)	–
5	Pine School	343 (+55)	–

Individual Results

Position	Player	School	Score
1	Clint Lewis	Benjamin	67 (-5)
T2	Joey Iaciofano	Oxbridge Academy	69 (-3)
T2	Andrew Tsar	Benjamin	69 (-3)
T2	Kenny Klein	Oxbridge Academy	69 (-3)
T5	Matthew Stigliano	Benjamin	72 (E)
T9	Charlie Woods	Benjamin	74 (+2)

GOLF

Huge Tiger Woods move being prepared as PGA Tour chief offers

Huge Tiger Woods move being prepared as PGA Tour chief offers update

Tiger Woods has battled an incredible series of injuries,as he just had his seventh back surgery, and many are questioning if he will ever return to the sport. Even though it’s unknown, many are anticipating an exciting return to the PGA, in hopes that Woods can get back to being an idol in the sport.

Woods had a torn achilles that cost him the entire 2025 season, and he’s had 33 injuries total throughout his career. Woods is coming off his second surgery of 2025. He had a separate procedure in March after he ruptured his Achilles tendon, and then had his second back surgery in just over a year. The last time Woods played was at the PNC Championship last year, and he was also set to make his return at the TGL in January.

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It has been suggested that Woods could return for The PGA Tour Champions, as he turns 50 on December 30th and that tour is open to professional golfers aged 50 and older. President of the senior tour, Miller Brady, is anxiously awaiting Woods return as he’s been preparing for a year.

“The answer is yes, we’re ready. We’re well prepared,” said Brady. “We’ve done some white boarding over the past year in preparation for Tiger turning 50, and if and when he plays, our tournaments will be prepared.”

Brady also went in depth on the preparations, but mostly pointed out how he wants Woods back to being healthy.

“It is going to be more,” he said. “And you mentioned it – security, buses, portalettes, concession stands – all of that is taken into account when we prepare for [Woods playing].

“To be honest with you, given the last surgery, I just hope that Tiger gets back on his feet and is able to play golf again.”

The PGA Tour announced its schedule for the 2026 season this week, and added two more tournaments and have a total of $69 million in potential prize money. PGA Tour player, Steve Stricker, said last year the Tour needs to make sure it’s adapting for Woods to be able to play.

“Let’s make sure he can play,” Stricker said. “You hate to make special rules but if we can get him out here with a cart, let’s do it, you know what I mean. “We should do everything we can.”

BOXING

Fabio Wardley explains why he has a better chance of beating Oleksandr Usyk than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

Fabio Wardley is confident he can do what other British heavyweights have failed to do by overcoming Oleksandr Usyk.

Wardley caused a stir in the boxing world on October 25, when he claimed the WBO interim heavyweight title from Joseph Parker.

The pair went toe-to-toe across 11 brutal rounds before Wardley’s barrage of punches forced Parker against the ropes, and the referee waved off the action.

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After scoring a stoppage win over the New Zealander, Wardley is now expected to be next in line to fight Usyk.

Under the WBO’s orders, the undisputed heavyweight king will have to defend his belt or be stripped of his recognition.

When asked by talkSPORT’s Andy Goldstein why he could do what the likes of Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois, and Anthony Joshua couldn’t, Wardley had his answer ready.

While his compatriots all had two unsuccessful attempts at beating Usyk, the Ipswich puncher believes two attributes sway the bout in his favour.

He explained: “I think I just offer something a bit different. I think I offer something unconventional.

“It’s hard to say with someone like Oleksandr Usyk, that I can offer something he hasn’t seen.

“There is a rhythm to boxing, a way of doing things that is to-and-fro, almost like a dance of steps and how things should be.

“Then a character like me, someone who comes in such an unorthodox way from an unorthodox background, kind of throws a spanner in the works and throws it off that rhythm.

“I think that’s what I have a good chance of doing.

“Along with a strong heavy right hand as well, and good stamina. One way or another, Usyk will know he’s been in the fight.”

Can Fabio Wardley beat Oleksandr Usyk?

Wardley would certainly say he likes his chances, as, like Usyk, he has yet to face an opponent that can hand him a defeat.

Known for his huge right hand, with 19 of his 20 wins coming by way of knockout, he is certainly a force to be reckoned with.

After winning the brutal war against Parker, Wardley also found himself elevated toNo.2 on The Ring Magazine heavyweight rankings.

The 30-year-old announced himself on the world stage to secure the biggest challenge of his career thus far, which is expected to fall in the first quarter of 2026.

Should Wardley’s prediction for his match-up with Usyk ring true, he would be cementing his place in boxing’s history books as the first man to beat ‘The Cat’.

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How Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II leaves Mike Tyson fight in jeopardy as

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II leaves Mike Tyson fight in jeopardy as target date revealed

A rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is set to clash with ‘TBE’s’ proposed exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.

In early September, Mayweather announced that he will lock horns with the former undisputed heavyweight champion next spring.

The exact details were scarce, with no date, location, or catchweight confirmed for the two combatants who are separated by more than 80lbs.

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And it is now unclear where the fight stands after Mayweather and Pacquiao entered into talks over a rematch, 10 years after meeting in the most commercially successful contest in boxing history.

According to esteemed boxing journalist Dan Rafael, the bout is being targeted for April in Las Vegas, leaving Tyson-Mayweather in a precarious position.

If Mayweather-Pacquiao II goes ahead as planned, then organisers will either have to push back the Tyson fight or scrap it altogether.

What has Manny Pacquiao had to say about a rematch with Floyd Mayweather?

Pacquiao recently confirmed that he and Mayweather are thrashing out the details for a second fight.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: “As long as Floyd will come back. I’m active in boxing, it’s possible.”

“There is a talk. Like I said, I’m happy to start talking about, discussing about a possible rematch with Floyd.

“Of course, there’s a good chance to have a rematch because I’m still active – it’s only if he will come back that’s possible.”

It has yet to be agreed whether the bout would be an exhibition bout or a professional contest, although ‘Pac Man’ has made it clear he wants the sequel to be a ‘real fight’.

“I don’t know if it will happen by the end of the year, but he will see,” Pacquiao told the Ariel Helwani Show in July when talks of a rematch initially emerged.

“One at a time. Of course [I would be interested in fighting Mayweather].

“He has been ducking me. I don’t want an exhibition, I want a real fight.

“It’s been a long time that I have wanted to give the fans a good fight between me and him.

“But he has been ducking and avoiding me. Let’s focus on this Saturday, I have business to take care of.”

Pacquiao, 46, shocked the boxing world in July when he returned to the professional ring for the first time in four years to hold WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a draw.

Mayweather, 48, hasn’t competed in the paid ranks since August 2017, but he has remained active in the exhibition boxing sphere.

What happened the last time Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao met?

The American icon beat Pacquiao comfortably on points when they met for the first time in May 2015 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.

However, Pacquiao claims he tore his rotator cuff in sparring a month before their inaugural encounter and was denied anti-inflammatory shots.

He added: “I’ve been motivated since after the fight.

“After the operation, I was OK to get back in the ring and fight again.

“Right now, God is good and giving me strength and good health to continue my career as a boxer.”

Pacquiao has been chomping at the bit to exact his revenge ever since.

“I’m a fighter as well. I’m not ducking anybody. I can fight anybody,” he continued.

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To Avoid 1 Heavyweight, Oleksandr Usyk Urged to Retire ‘ASAP’

Oleksandr Usyk has very little left to prove in the sport of boxing.

After obliterating the cruiserweight division, he made the step-up to heavyweight in October 2019, where he has continued to reign supreme despite constantly fighting opponents with considerable height and weight advantage.

The Ukrainian would get his chance to fight Anthony Joshua for the heavyweight belts in 2021, where the challenger fought in the champion’s homeland, teaching the Briton a boxing lesson for the 12 rounds and becoming the unified heavyweight champion in the process.

The rematch produced the same result as Usyk, in just his fourth bout in the division, was victorious again via a split decision from the judges. He’d then go on to defeat Tyson Fury twice by way of decision to become the undisputed champion, but would have to vacate the IBF title before the rematch with The Gypsy King as the rules stated he had to face mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois next if he was to keep the belt.

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Usyk had already beaten Dubois by way of knockout before his first meeting with Fury. The champion would give the Brit his wish at trying to beat Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown for a second time after Dubois himself had beaten Anthony Joshua via knockout. Usyk beat DDD emphatically, however, sending the Brit to the canvas in the fifth round to reclaim his undisputed status.

Oleksandr Usyk’s Next Fight & Future in Boxing

Recently, the 38-year-old told Ukrainian source, UNN, “I will box until I am 41.” It left fans shocked after rumours circulated that he could be retiring.

Following Fabio Wardley’s knockout win over Joesph Parker at the weekend, in a bout that would determine the mandatory challenger for the WBO heavyweight title, attention has turned to a match-up between both Wardley and Usyk next.

The 30-year-old has knocked out 19 fighters of the 20 he has faced in his professional career. While Usyk is no ordinary fighter, the undisputed heavyweight champion isn’t getting any younger and being in the ring with a knockout artist is dangerous for any fighter.

His former promoter and advisor, Alexsander Krassyuk, has expressed his thoughts on the potential fight. Speaking to Boxing King Media, Krassyuk said: “I am public in my [opinion], I want (Oleksandr) Usyk to retire as fast as possible.

“I was even against his fight with (Daniel) Dubois, but okay, that made some sense to become three-time undisputed. Give me one – not two, not three – but one reason to fight (Fabio) Wardley. With all respect to this guy, with all the credit to him, but I am thinking from Usyk’s perspective.”

Despite the promoter’s concerns about his former fighter, the champion will not be intimidated by any boxer, like we have seen in the past. The Ukrainian must first recover from a back injury he sustained in training which has kept him out of the ring for longer than anticipated, with his expected return to action next year.

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Anthony Joshua suffered gruesome in-ring injury before scoring his

Anthony Joshua suffered gruesome in-ring injury before scoring his most bizarre knockout

Fresh from his crowning moment in boxing, Anthony Joshua was forced into some bizarre in-ring adversity against a short-notice foe.

Still yet to secure an opponent for his return to action at the turn of the year, Anthony Joshua is on a quest for a historic third world championship reign in the ring.

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And gunning for a summer blockbuster with British rival Tyson Fury in a bid to finally settle their score, the Olympian is seemingly on track for an outing in Africa first and foremost.

However, off the back of his first taste of world title spoils, the Watford man was tasked with overcoming one of boxing’s more ghastly injuries.

Anthony Joshua’s in-fight incident with Carlos Takam

Turning in a heroic performance to topple Ukrainian icon Wladimir Klitschko, Joshua had nabbed the WBA and IBO heavyweight crowns, adding to his IBF championship.

And initially set to take on Kubrat Pulev, whom he later knocked out, Joshua was joined in the ring by Carlos Takam on short notice on this day in 2017.

Headlining in Cardiff as part of a two-fight residency ahead of a pairing with recent feature Joseph Parker, Joshua emerged with an eventual win, but not without some controversy.

Dealing with a gruesome nose injury after a clash of heads with Takam, Joshua needed 10 rounds to break down the challenger.

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And in the most controversial of circumstances, Takam, who was gushing from his face after Joshua opened a sizable cut, was pulled from the contest by official Phil Edwards.

Post-fight, Joshua also noted his displeasure with the bizarre finish, stating, “I come to fight. I don’t sit on the edge and make decisions. It was a good fight until the ref stopped it, so I have the utmost respect for Takam. People want to see Takam unconscious on the floor, and that’s what I was trying to get to.”

Anthony Joshua’s failed Deontay Wilder clash

As well as missing out on a pairing with Pulev until three years later, initial plans would see Joshua compete against the Bulgarian before a mega fight with former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

Failing to share the ring with the Tuscaloosa knockout artist so far, Joshua was pegged on multiple occasions to fight Wilder during the former’s reign as WBC pacesetter.

A year after his win over Takam, too, Joshua was lined up for a blockbuster pair of fights against Wilder again, as well as an overdue bout against the above-mentioned Fury.

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As Rory McIlroy eyes revenge, Tiger Woods’ favourite co

Tiger Woods’ favourite course to undergo revamp as Rory McIlroy eyes revenge

The Old Course at St Andrews is set for a facelift.

An extra 132 yards will be added to the iconic course ahead of the 155th staging of The Open, which St Andrews will host in 2027 for a record-extending 31st time.

The R&A’s Chief Governance Officer Grant Moir explained the decision to alter the course was made to ‘adapt to the way the modern game is played.’

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The logic behind the Old Course’s revamp

“Principally, when we had The Open here in 2022, the course played very well,” Moir said.

“It was very firm and very fast and that created a challenge, but certainly there had been an increase in the number of par-4s that were reachable and both par-5s were reachable most days.

“We wanted to reintroduce some of the strategic challenge of the course, but in addition to that there was a desire to restore some of the features that had been altered over the years. So that’s the rationale behind our desire to make these changes.

“We’re acutely aware of the sensitivities of making changes to the Old Course, but as anybody who has flicked through Scott MacPherson’s excellent book on the evolution of the Old Course will know, there have been regular and substantial over the years.

“We are being very sensitive to the history of the course with these changes, but we do feel that it’s appropriate to make these changes at this time to adapt to the way the modern game is played.”

Which holes at the Old Course are being changed?

Six holes – the 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 16th – at the Old Course will be lengthened.

However, the par-four 12th hole is set to be shortened.

Once those seven holes have been altered, the total length of the Old Course will sit at 7,445 yards, a reasonable increase on the 7,313 yard-distance at The Open in 2022.

The 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th holes will also receive new championship tees.

Australia’s Cameron Smith was the last man to win The Open at St Andrews.

Smith, who plies his trade in LIV Golf, claimed the Claret Jug in 2022 with a final score of 20-under in what marked his first and only major to date.

The Australian, who sports an iconic mullet, finished one stroke ahead of Cameron Young and two in front of Rory McIlroy, who at the time was in the midst of an eight-year major drought.

McIlroy’s wait for a major would extend to 11 years as he ended it at this year’s Masters to complete the career Grand Slam.

The Northern Irishman will no doubt be keen to add a second Claret Jug to his trophy cabinet when 2027 rolls around.

Why Woods loves the Old Course

However, he has work to do to if he is to catch up to golf superstar Tiger Woods, who has won the Open three times.

Woods was in the field the last time St Andrews hosted the major and many suspected it would be the American hero’s final time crossing the Swilcan Bridge.

The 49-year-old fuelled that sentiment when he became visibly emotional while on the course but chose not to replicate Jack Nicklaus’ act of stopping on the bridge and waving as he continued to walk on, indicating he wasn’t ready to bid farewell just yet.

To have simply made the event in 2022 an achievement in itself given Woods was involved in a near-fatal car accident just months before, as the golf great expressed his delight at being in his happy place.

“It is my favourite [golf course],” Woods said prior to the tournament.

“I don’t know how many Open Championships I have left here at St Andrews, but I wanted this one.

“It started here for me in 1995, and if it ends here in 2022, it does.”

GOLF

Latest PGA Tour news may grab Tiger Woods’ attention

The PGA Tour Champions have unveiled their 2026 schedule.

The over-50 circuit features 28 events as well as two new tournaments in Portugal and Pennsylvania.

In total, players will be competing for more than $69m in prize money – a slight increase from this season.

“We are thrilled to be adding new events in Portugal and Pennsylvania to an existing schedule highlighted by tremendous title sponsors in many markets which have become staples of Champions Tour golf,” said PGA Tour Champions president Miller Brady.

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“The incredible play we’ve seen from some of the game’s legends this season is sure to continue in 2026, and we are looking forward to building on that continued momentum for our partners and fans.”

The announcement will be of particular interest to 15-time major champion Tiger Woods.

Woods turns 50 in December and could be eyeing up a few starts on the senior US circuit if he does in fact return to the golf course.

The golfer is currently recovering from the seventh back surgery of his career.

Woods had a disc replacement surgery earlier in the month after experiencing “pain and a lack of mobility in his lower back”.

The surgery, performed in New York, was a success but Woods has not revealed a potential timeline for a return.

It was a departure from previous public announcements where he has confirmed injuries.

The surgery marked the second time Woods has gone under the knife in 2025.

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In March, Woods had surgery to repair a ruptured left achilles tendon suffered while training at home in preparation for the 2025 Masters.

He had withdrawn from Genesis Invitational weeks earlier following the death of his mother.

Woods has played a limited schedule since sustaining serious injuries in a car accident in February 2021.

He is not the only player who will soon be eligible to compete on the PGA Tour Champions.

Zach Johnson, Rory Sabbatini, Ben Crane and Ryan Palmer are also turning 50 within the next 12 months.

PGA Tour Champions schedule 2026
Dates	Tournament	Golf Course
Jan 22–25	Mitsubishi Electric Championship	Hualalai Golf Course
Feb 13–15	Chubb Classic	Tiburon Golf Club (Black course)
March 6–8	James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational	The Old Course at Broken Sound Club
March 20–22	Cologuard Classic	La Paloma Country Club
March 27–29	Hoag Classic	Newport Beach Country Club
April 16–19	Senior PGA Championship	The Concession Golf Club
April 24–26	Mitsubishi Electric Classic	TPC Sugarloaf
April 30–May 3	Regions Tradition	Greystone Golf & Country Club
May 8–10	Insperity Invitational	The Woodlands Country Club
May 22–24	Trophy Hassan II	Royal Golf Dar Es Salam
June 5–7	American Family Insurance Championship	TPC Wisconsin
June 13–14	Principal Charity Classic	Wakonda Club
June 26–28	Dick’s Open	En-Joie Golf Course
July 9–12	Kaulig Companies Championship	Firestone Country Club
July 24–26	ISPS Handa Senior Open	Gleneagles Hotel (Kings Course)
July 30–Aug 2	Portugal Invitational	The Els Club Vilamoura
Aug 2–5	U.S. Senior Open Championship	Scioto Country Club
Aug 14–16	Boeing Classic	The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge
Aug 21–23	Rogers Charity Classic	Canyon Meadows G&CC
Aug 28–30	The Ally Challenge	Warwick Hills G&CC
Sept 11–13	Sanford International	Minnehaha Country Club
Sept 18–20	Pure Insurance Championship	Pebble Beach Golf Links
Oct 9–11	Constellation Fuyrk & Friends	Hammock Beach (Ocean course)
Oct 16–18	SAS Championship	Prestonwood Country Club
Oct 23–25	Stifel Charity Classic	Norwood Hills Country Club
Oct 30–Nov 1	Simmons Bank Championship	Pleasant Valley Country Club
Nov 2–4	Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic	Lehigh Country Club
Nov 12–15	Charles Schwab Cup Championship	Phoenix Country Club
Dec 3–6	Skechers World Champions Cup	TBD
Dec 19–20	PNC Championship	Ritz-Carlton Golf Club

What are the chances Tiger Woods plays on the PGA Tour Champions?

We will have to wait and see how Woods recovers from his latest back surgery.

Jack Nicklaus, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els are among the notables who have encouraged Woods to turn to the senior tour when he is eligible.

Harrington previously contended that Woods had personally told him that he couldn’t wait to beat him when he turns 50.

Nicklaus also made that assertion, explaining that Woods was definitely eyeing up a few starts and wasn’t against using a golf cart in competition.

Els even attempted to goad Woods with a cheeky dig, imploring the five-time Masters winner to “beat us again if you can”.

“I’ve said [to Woods], please come play,” Els told Golfweek.

“And I think it can only be beneficial to him. He will get himself in golf shape.

“You can ride a cart without any shame and if there was one guy that should be able to drive a cart, it’s him. And he can get his a– back in shape.”