PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem insisted Sunday that he never pressured Tiger Woods to compete in The Players Championship.

Finchem spoke with reporters before the final round of the Tour’s signature event and made it clear he never asked Woods to play through his injuries.

“I don’t twist players’ arms, and as far as Tiger being hurt, guys, that’s a decision he has to make, and I had no information that he wasn’t ready to play golf,” Finchem said. “I don’t think anybody did. I don’t think he did.

“I was on the range with him for a half an hour Tuesday. He was hitting it really well. He went and played nine holes and he didn’t have a problem. “