It's all connected to the Tavistock Cup -- an exclusive golf tournament scheduled to begin on March 22nd, which pits the Lake Nona Country Club against the Isleworth Country Club ... where Tiger is a member.

The famously private event is known for allowing fans to get up close and personal with the golfers -- but sources close to the tournament tell us management for the Isleworth Country Club, this year's home course, has suddenly decided to cut down on the number of passes given to Lake Nona employees.

We're told several staff members are being told the move is being orchestrated by Tiger's camp -- in an effort to control who will have access to the golfer when he makes his return.


THe above came from TMZ

I don't really see a problem with that.

Tiger will probably whoop up on that other club and declare himself ready for the Masters

TMZ usually has things right.

I know someone who will be at this event.....hoping Tiger plays.

Looks like I won't be watching SportsCenter that weekend.

Mark O'Meara is the captain/lead member for the other cliub. It's always a competitive event, sometimes shown on the Golf Channel

LOL well if Tiger is in it, it'll be on more than the Golf Channel.

Welll then. Who gets the big (FAIL) here? TMZ or Eric Taylor? Lets try again.........Tiger Woods (himself) announces today he will return at the Masters!!

I have been saying since he took his leave he would come back at the Masters. They limit the media moreso than any other tournament which is to Tiger's liking. That and he loves the course so this is really no surprise at all.