What’s New
Upper Deck is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its inaugural mainstream golf card release with the 2026 Upper Deck Golf set, set to debut on February 18. The standout feature of this collection is the autographed buybacks of Tiger Woods’ legendary 2001 Upper Deck rookie card. Woods has signed 25 of these buybacks, each adorned with gold ink, hand-numbered, and marked with a 25th anniversary buyback stamp. The set also offers buybacks of the complete 2001 Upper Deck base set and every card from the Tiger’s Tales insert, all limited to 25 copies and stamped for the anniversary.
This release not only honors Upper Deck’s history in golf trading cards but also highlights its enduring collaboration with Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour. The 2026 set aims to connect the sport's history with its modern-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 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 both 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:
- Introducing new stars like 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 specifics mentioned in the release details
Collector Notes
- All buyback cards feature a 25th anniversary logo and are hand-numbered to 25 copies
- Autographed Tiger Woods buybacks are signed with gold ink
- Buyback program includes the complete 2001 base set and Tiger’s Tales insert, beyond just the rookie card
- Design elements and full checklist details for 2026 Upper Deck Golf are not fully detailed in the release
- Young Guns rookie cards highlight both seasoned and up-and-coming players
- No odds or print run specifics provided beyond the /25 buybacks
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