Christmas doesn’t come for another 25 days, but some people (especially golf fans) woke up Thursday morning feeling rather joyful.
The reason? Tiger Woods was playing in a competitive golf tournament for the first time in nearly eight months. Big Cat gets going at 11:52 a.m. ET playing with Justin Thomas in the 2023 Hero World Challenge at Albany in the Bahamas.
No one gets social media talking in the golf world like Woods, and fans from everywhere were chiming in to mark the return of Woods and celebrate him being back in the competitive fold.
Here’s a look at some of the best reactions on social media to Woods’ return, including from a former major champion.
"You'll be working."
Wife: “What time does Tiger Woods tee off today?”
Me: “11:52 am”
Wife: “That sucks. You’ll be working.”
Me: pic.twitter.com/dHryTcbpdX
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) November 30, 2023
He's back
🪄🐅 Tiger Woods… IS BACK. 130 days until The Masters 🌺⛳️
pic.twitter.com/ZEMFcyXtD5— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) November 30, 2023
Happy Tiger Woods is Playing Golf Again Day
Happy Tiger Woods is Playing Golf Again Day to those who celebrate. pic.twitter.com/bMH87HI1EZ
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) November 30, 2023
Raise your hand
Raise your hand if you’re excited 🙋🏻♂️
Tiger Woods is back in competition at The Hero World Challenge today.
🚨 If anyone needs me I’ll be in front of my TV.🎥 credit @pgatour #golf #golfswing #tigerwoods pic.twitter.com/QnVci74rEr
— Mark Immelman (@mark_immelman) November 30, 2023
Early Christmas
“Early” Merry Christmas everyone.
This is definitely a Christmas Miracle.
Tiger Woods plays golf on the PGA Tour in 1 hour🔥 pic.twitter.com/Orpz5768kC
— 🐅Tracking Eldrick Tiger Woods🐅 (@TIGERWOODSRENEW) November 30, 2023
Freddy!
The Big Cat is back. Christmas comes early. Thank you Santa
— fredcouplesgolf (@fredcouplesgolf) November 30, 2023
Wake up
Wake up! Tiger Woods plays golf today 👀 pic.twitter.com/zZHARPA5dr
— 2nd Swing Golf (@2ndSwingGolf) November 30, 2023
Get your bets in
Everyone running to bet on Tiger Woods this weekend with zero golf knowledge
pic.twitter.com/mDDVsm3dUN— Playmaker Betting (@playmakerbet) November 30, 2023
Loosen up
Tiger Woods plays golf today. pic.twitter.com/q4Ue9lJ8eS
— Tyler Chappa (@Papa_Chappa) November 30, 2023
