What’s New
Upper Deck is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut mainstream golf card collection with the 2026 Upper Deck Golf set, set to launch on February 18. A standout feature of this collection is the autographed buybacks of Tiger Woods’ legendary 2001 Upper Deck rookie card. Woods has personally signed 25 of these buybacks, each adorned with gold ink, hand numbering, and a special 25th anniversary buyback stamp. Additionally, the set includes buybacks of the complete 2001 Upper Deck base set and every card from the Tiger’s Tales insert, all limited to 25 copies and marked for the anniversary.
This release not only honors Upper Deck’s heritage in golf trading cards but also celebrates its enduring partnership with Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour. The 2026 set seeks to connect the rich history of the sport with its present-day 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 full 2001 Upper Deck base set, limited to 25
- Buybacks of all Tiger’s Tales insert cards, limited to 25
- Young Guns rookie cards featuring current and rising 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 - limited to 25, anniversary stamped
- Tiger’s Tales insert buybacks - limited to 25, anniversary stamped
- Young Guns Rookie Cards:
- Featuring emerging 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 further autograph or memorabilia details specified in the release information
Collector Notes
- All buyback cards come stamped with a 25th anniversary logo and are hand-numbered to 25 copies
- Autographed Tiger Woods buybacks feature gold ink signatures
- The buyback program includes the entire 2001 base set and Tiger’s Tales insert, beyond just the rookie card
- Design elements and a full checklist for 2026 Upper Deck Golf are not fully disclosed in the release
- Young Guns rookie cards highlight both seasoned and new players
- No odds or print run details provided aside from the /25 buybacks
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