The Palmetto Championship at Congaree is the new talk of the town. The debut tournament on the PGA Tour is next on the calendar, and everyone is excited about the event. This will be the third event played at South Carolina this season and all eyes are on hometown favorite Dustin Johnson. But is Tiger Woods playing at the one-off tournament this year? 

Is Tiger Woods competing at the Palmetto Championship? 

Everyone is eagerly for the Palmetto Championship to get rolling. The field is set for 2021 and there are 156 golfers participating this year. Tiger Woods, however, will not be a part of the tournament this year.

Woods, 45, is still recovering from the injuries he sustained from the single-car crash in February. While there is no fixed timetable for his return, the legendary golfer’s current aim is to be able to walk on his own again. 

“This has been an entirely different animal. I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced,” Woods said about his injuries.

Tiger Woods has had multiple surgeries over the years, but he’s always bounced back from every one of them. It just tells you a lot about his grit and his passion for the game. While Woods won’t be teeing it off at the Palmetto Championship, one can expect him to make a comeback soon! 

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Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka lead the field at Palmetto Championship

The Palmetto Championship is replacing the RBC Canadian Open on the calendar. The event will be played at the Congaree Golf Club and will see a 156-man take the field on Thursday. 

Among them will be World No.1 Dustin Johnson and four-time major winner Brooks Koepka. Johnson is the early favorite to reign supreme at the tournament since he’s a South Carolina native. 

This would be the perfect place to get a victory for Dustin Johnson. He’s not been in good form of late and desperately needs a win to get back on track. Are you favoring the reigning FedExCup champion to win it at Congaree? 

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