Rory McIlroy believes Tiger Woods is unlikely to return to competitive golf until 2026 following yet another injury setback. Woods, a 15-time major champion, has not played on the PGA Tour this

Four-times major champion Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he does not expect Tiger Woods, who had surgery this week for a ruptured Achilles tendon, to return to competition this year. Woods, 49, did not offer insight on the severity of his latest injury setback or a recovery timeline but McIlroy thinks the 15-times major winner has a long period of recuperation ahead of him.