Tiger Woods Sidelined from Masters After Achilles Surgery

Tiger Woods, a household name among golf enthusiasts, will not be participating in the Masters this weekend. This comes after his surgery in March to mend a torn Achilles tendon.

“As I intensified my training and practice routines at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles. It was diagnosed as a rupture, and this morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken, at the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida, performed a minimally-invasive repair,” Woods explained in his statement.

What remains less known to fans is the physical impact the surgery has had on Woods. The 15-time major winner was notably absent from the Champion’s Dinner before the Masters. His absence had a compelling reason.

“While we were hanging up our jackets, the guys mentioned that Tiger still can’t bear weight on his foot,” revealed Charles Coody, the 1971 Masters champion, to Doug Stutsman of Golfweek. “They pointed out that he’s not ready to tackle those stairs due to limited weight tolerance.”

Despite not being present at Augusta National, Woods made a virtual appearance to announce his new partnership with the golf club. The video raised concerns among social media users, who worried about the five-time major champion’s well-being.

“Uhhhhhhhh, I know it’s usually not discussed in golf circles, but he doesn’t look great here. Reminds me of the Genesis interview from 2021,” commented one account.

Some speculated his appearance might be due to allergies.

“Any true Tiger fan knows about his allergies, and in this season, the South feels more like pollen than air,” one person pointed out.

“Considering he’s nearly 50 and has undergone numerous surgeries, he actually looks alright,” observed another.

“Father Time spares no one,” another remarked, summarizing the sentiment.

As the Masters kicks off at 7:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10, Woods will join the spectators tuning in from home.