Tiger Woods has recently undergone a critical operation to mend a torn Achilles tendon, casting uncertainty on his participation in the upcoming 2025 Masters. The golf icon, now 49, has been a regular at the Masters, playing in the last three tournaments. However, following this surgery, his return to the PGA Tour remains indefinite.
Woods shared on Tuesday that the procedure was necessitated after he experienced intense pain in his left Achilles during routine training. The surgery was conducted by Dr. Charlton Stucken at the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida. Describing the procedure, Woods explained, “It was a minimally-invasive operation aimed at repairing the rupture. Dr. Stucken assures a smooth procedure and is optimistic about a full recovery.”
Returning home, Woods now focuses on his rehabilitation with an outpour of support from fans and the golf community. However, the typical recovery timeline for such an injury spans 4-6 months, potentially sidelining him for the entire season, with a return likely not before 2026.
Previously, Woods had committed to the 2025 Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, only to withdraw shortly thereafter due to personal reasons following his mother’s passing. Despite not competing, Woods remained engaged, participating in a CBS Sports broadcast and presenting the trophy to Ludvig Åberg, the tournament winner.
Although Tiger Woods has not competed in the PGA Tour since the 2024 Open Championship, he remained active in golf, contributing to the newly launched TGL simulator golf league alongside Rory McIlroy. Known for his impeccable record at Augusta National, where he has never missed a cut as a professional, Woods faces the possibility of missing the Masters for only the second time since 2017, recalling his absence in 2021 due to ongoing recovery from a severe car accident.
For further details on Tiger Woods’ surgery and recovery process, refer to the comprehensive report by ESPN.
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This post was last modified on March 11, 2025