Tiger Woods recently took a break from his PGA Tour preparations to enjoy a round of golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The Sunday morning game marked a casual and public outing between two longtime acquaintances, just days before Woods returns to tournament play for the first time since his last appearance at The Open.
Woods, a decorated champion at Torrey Pines and winner of the 2008 U.S. Open, is now preparing for the upcoming Genesis Invitational. Originally scheduled for Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, the tournament has been moved to the South Course at Torrey Pines due to the recent Palisades fire. Having not completed a full 72-hole tournament since the Masters nearly a year ago, Woods’ return is generating significant excitement among golf fans.
Trump, who has maintained a visible presence in the golf world, is expected to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans later the same day. His recent involvement in the sport has included meetings with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott to discuss progress in ongoing negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund. While Woods was not officially listed as part of those talks, flight records indicate his jet arrived in Washington, D.C., around the same time—raising speculation about a quiet presence during the discussions.
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