“The PGA TOUR is going to be fine,” PGA chief says regarding the eventuality of Woods retirement.

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has said Tiger Woods’ legacy is on solid ground and the sport will continue to prosper even after the 14-time major winner eventually steps away for good, AFP reports.

Woods announced on February 11 he would not return to competition until his game shows improvement.

The 39 year-old struggled to a career-worst round of 82 and last-place finish at the Phoenix Open and a mid-round withdrawal at Torrey Pines with a bad back.

“During his period, the Tour has grown,” Finchem said. “It’s gotten a bigger fan base.

“He’s brought a lot of people to the game. That’s a contribution that he will have made whether he stops playing now or whether he stops playing in 15 years.”

"Golf will proper without Woods"

Woods has won the Masters four times, the year’s first major set for April 9-12 at Augusta National. He has never won the green jacket without first winning a tournament earlier in the same season.