Back in May, world number one Scottie Scheffler was fascinated by Tiger Woods explaining to him that he doesn’t take divots when he’s “flushing it”. During the TaylorMade video, a bewildered Scheffler repeatedly asks for clarification from the 15-time major champion.

“When I’m flushing it, I don’t take divots.” – @tigerwoods.
 
Watch the full video here: https://t.co/gNEamYvi3f pic.twitter.com/L6U5ScfJ7z

— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) May 11, 2023

The video went viral, with plenty of debate taking place amongst golf fans about whether or not Tiger meant what he said or if he was just messing with Scheffler.

This week, TaylorMade released a video where they asked Woods what he meant in that now viral conversation.

We HAD to get to the bottom of this “no divots” explanation once and for all. ? #TeamTaylorMade pic.twitter.com/TBkQ2JR4ac

— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) November 2, 2023

It’s unclear whether that explanation would suffice for Scottie, but we can all agree that Tiger’s deep understanding of the golf swing is fascinating.

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According to the author of “LIV and Let Die” Alan Shipnuck, the framework deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Private Investment Fund may be falling apart.

From talking to folks on Wall St. and in Silicon Valley who are close to the deal, the framework agreement is falling apart. Fenway Sports Group has put in a monster bid to usurp the PIF. It looks increasingly likely we go back to LIV vs. the Tour. https://t.co/jfAvBO4B9y

— Alan Shipnuck (@AlanShipnuck) November 2, 2023

As you can see, Shipnuck has also heard the Fenway Sports Group is getting ready to make a “monster bid” to invest in the PGA Tour.

A “monster bid” for the group may be somewhere in the $2-4 billion range, which is nowhere near what the PIF would be able to invest, but it’s feasible to that Fenway Sports Group could invite another private equity firm to add more to the pot.

Fenway Sports Group, who’s owned by John Henry, currently owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool (soccer club) among other interests.

They also own one of the new TGL teams, Boston Common Golf, who yesterday announced that it would be comprised of Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Tyrrell Hatton and Keegan Bradley.

A foursome fit for the City of Champions

?? @Keegan_Bradley
?? @McIlroyRory
?? Adam Scott
?? @TyrrellHatton pic.twitter.com/fcYCNJ1fDo

— Boston Common Golf (@commongolf) November 2, 2023

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According to Stewart Cink, Tiger Woods is in “go-mode for something.”

While speaking with George Savaricas prior to his start at the World Wide Technology at El Cardonal at Diamante, of which Woods designed, the former Open Champion speculated that Tiger was looking towards a comeback.

“You don’t always get a whole lot out of Tiger Woods,” Cink said, “but he said that he started practicing, which I think is a great sign. I don’t know what he’s practicing for, but he said he started practicing.

“So that means he’s in go-mode for something, and I think we’re all pulling for him to feel as good as he can feel, and if he’s hitting golf balls, I think he’s going in the right direction.”

Woods hasn’t played since April, where he withdrew from The Masters in the third round due to injury. He underwent a procedure on his right leg shortly after that.

What is he gearing up for? That’s the question.

Most likely, the comeback trail would begin with the Hero World Challenge in late December. Woods hosts the event, and it would be a relatively laid-back atmosphere for his first competitive rounds in more than six months. He announced the field last week, and left one spot open, presumably for himself if he’s feeling up to it.

We also may see Tiger and his son, Charlie at the PNC Championship in December. However, they were not among the teams who’ve committed early and have been announced already.

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