I've learned to never rule Tiger out. My guess is if he wants to get back he will. It may just take a long time. But if he decides to move into more of just a media role as opposed to a competitive, player role, I wouldn't be surprise.
He's got to be in a lot of pain with all of his injuries and surgeries.
But Tiger has tremendous drive. Well beyond the average person.
There’s no telling what any individual can accomplish.
He’s 5 years away from the Senior Tour and the tournament purses will skyrocket to attract him to play, just as happened on the big boy tour. New records will be set and more money will be earned, he will still play the Masters every year he’s healthy enough. He will still also have the deepest throngs following him around, even in Augusta as an old man.