PAIGE SPIRANAC was thrilled to learn that Tiger Woods will be making a surprise return to golf next week.

Spiranac, an ex-golfer who became an Instagram model, expressed disbelief at the legend's return via social media.

Woods will be playing alongside his son Charlie in the PNC Championship in Florida next week.

The 15-time winner of the major championship had posted to Twitter a video of himself practicing his shots a few months ago. But, no one would have predicted that he would announce his return so quickly.

Spiranac republished the video shortly afterward, with the caption "He's winning another major."

Woods will play in his first tournament since the terrible car accident that he was involved in in February.

After his leg was broken in an 85 mph car accident in California, the 45-year old suffered multiple injuries.

The 36-hole competition is played by former champions who team up with their parents or children.

The Tiger-Charlie duo took part in last year's tournament, finishing joint seventh.

The tournament will begin next Thursday and run from 16-19 December at Orlando's Ritz-Carlton Golf Club.

Woods said: "It's been a long, challenging year. But I am excited to finish it by competing in PNC Championships with my son Charlie."

"I am proud to be a dad, and I couldn't be happier."

This week, the official lineup of 20 duos was revealed.

This year, Tiger and Charlie will be up against reigning champions Justin and Mike Thomas, Wayne Ball and Bubba Watson, Nick Faldo, Nick Faldo, Nick Faldo, and last year's runners-up Vijay Singh and Qass Sing, to name just a few.

Woods admitted that he would like to target specific tournaments and that he'd love to play at St Andrews next year for the 150th Open championship.