What’s New
Upper Deck is marking the 25th anniversary of its first mainstream golf card release with the 2026 Upper Deck Golf set, scheduled for release on February 18. The highlight of this release is the inclusion of autographed buybacks of Tiger Woods’ iconic 2001 Upper Deck rookie card. Woods has signed 25 of these buybacks, each featuring gold ink, hand numbering, and a 25th anniversary buyback stamp. The set also includes buybacks of the full 2001 Upper Deck base set and every card from the Tiger’s Tales insert, all numbered to 25 and stamped for the anniversary.
This release celebrates not only Upper Deck’s legacy in golf trading cards but also its long-standing partnership with Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour. The 2026 set aims to bridge the history of the sport with its current stars.
Configuration at a Glance
- Release Date: February 18, 2026
- Product: 2026 Upper Deck Golf
- Special 25th Anniversary Buyback Cards:
- 25 autographed Tiger Woods 2001 Upper Deck rookie buybacks
- Buybacks of the entire 2001 Upper Deck base set, numbered to 25
- Buybacks of all Tiger’s Tales insert cards, numbered to 25
- Young Guns rookie cards featuring current and emerging stars
Key Inserts & Parallels
- 25th Anniversary Buyback Cards:
- Tiger Woods 2001 rookie buyback - signed in gold ink, hand-numbered to 25, anniversary stamped
- 2001 Upper Deck base set buybacks - numbered to 25, anniversary stamped
- Tiger’s Tales insert buybacks - numbered to 25, anniversary stamped
- Young Guns Rookie Cards:
- Featuring new stars such as Nelly Korda, Hideki Matsuyama, Jackson Koivun, and Miles Russell
Autographs & Relics
- Autographed Tiger Woods 2001 rookie card buybacks (25 total, gold ink, hand-numbered, anniversary stamped)
- No additional autograph or memorabilia details specified in the release information
Collector Notes
- All buyback cards are stamped with a 25th anniversary logo and are hand-numbered to 25 copies
- Autographed Tiger Woods buybacks are signed in gold ink
- Buyback program includes the entire 2001 base set and Tiger’s Tales insert, not just the rookie card
- Design cues and full checklist details for 2026 Upper Deck Golf are not fully specified in the release
- Young Guns rookie cards feature both established and up-and-coming players
- No odds or print run details provided beyond the /25 buybacks
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