Does Bernhard Langer know something about Tiger Woods that others don’t? The battle between the Langers & Woods in December 2024 was one of the most exciting rounds of golf last year. Fans were spellbound at watching the GOAT playing so well after years of health struggles. Young Charlie Woods also brought his magic to the course with some excellent strokeplay. At the other end, Bernhard Langer and his son; Jason also fought valiantly with the Woods till the very last minute before overtaking them to win the 2024 PNC Championship.
As great as it was to see them play on the field, one thing was evident, Tiger Woods will never perform at the same level again. Despite showing glimpses of his former self, Mr. T has evidently aged. Not just in terms of skill, but his body has also shown limitations. Hence, it won’t come as a surprise when Woods definitely hangs up his boots and bids adieu to professional golf. At least on the competitive professional level. But fans might still see him play in the PGA Tour Champions. And according to Bernhard Langer, it might be much sooner than we can imagine.
Age is still a criterion that Tiger Woods doesn’t meet to join the Seniors Tour. But the GOAT is only a few months away from surpassing that. As shared by NUCLR GOLF, “🚨👀🐅 Bernhard Langer says we can expect to see Tiger Woods making appearances on The Champions Tour. Langer played with Woods at the PNC and made the comments at the Chubb Classic”. It seems that Woods has already discussed the possibility of joining the Champions Tour with Langer.
The tweet also included comments from Bernhard Langer about the situation. He said, “I’m convinced he will play several events. Depends how many. I’m going to gradually get older and older here, and I may not be at the very top of my game when he comes out, but he always moves the needle”. We’re definitely getting closer to the day when Tiger Woods will make his debut on the Champions Tour. At least Langer believes so.
And if he does, there is no doubt he will “move the needle” and make the Champions Tour immensely popular. It’s only a matter of time before he is qualified to join the Tour. Speaking of the 82X PGAT winner’s eligibility, NUCLR GOLF also mentioned, “Woods turns 50 this December and will be eligible to compete.” That means, 2026 might be the year fans might see Tiger Woods winning titles again.
Tiger Woods to dominate the Champions Tour
There is no question about Tiger Woods being a favorite among most golfers and fans around the world. So watching him go back to his winning ways will only please them. Even if it is in the Seniors Tour. Mark Calcavecchia recently spoke up about the possibility of watching Woods on the Champions Tour. He even predicted that the GOAT is equipped to break the 48-win record on the Tour. In fact, the 64-year-old also said that Woods might do it with 48 consecutive wins in the Seniors Tour.
Rocco Mediate had also spoken up about having Tiger Woods in the PGA Tour Seniors. He said, “I like it noisy. I like more people”, as he discussed the kind of impact the 15x major winner will have in the league. Hence, Mediate “can’t wait” to have his U.S. Open rival join the Champions Tour and bring an array of fans along with him to make it more exciting.
Do you also think that more fans will start watching the PGA Tour Champions once Tiger Woods makes the move? Let us know in the comments section.
