Tiger Woods receives lifetime exemption from PGA Tour for special events
- PGA Tour grants Tiger Woods a lifetime exemption for its signature events.
- The special rule is in recognition of Woods' 82 victories on the American-based circuit.
- Woods, 48, now has the privilege to participate in certain events without needing to qualify.
Tiger Woods has been granted a lifetime exemption by the PGA Tour for its signature events due to his 82 PGA titles, including 15 majors. Despite health issues limiting his recent appearances, Woods remains a significant figure in golf. The Tour has introduced a special exemption for players with 80 or more career victories, specifically to recognize Woods. The eight 'Signature Events' on the PGA Tour schedule will now feature a minimum of 72 players. Woods, the only active player with 82 career victories, is tied with Sam Snead for the most PGA Tour wins. The marquee tournaments offer increased prize money and more FedExCup points. Woods has played in only four tournaments this year, missing the cut at both the US PGA Championship and US Open. The changes aim to acknowledge Woods' exceptional achievements and ensure his participation in these prestigious events.