Tiger Woods’ season is on the line as he faces a daunting recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, threatening to derail his chances of competing in this year’s Masters.
Tiger Woods has announced that he underwent surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon while ramping up training and practice at home.
Tiger Woods has suffered from a series of injuries throughout his career, including multiple back surgeries and a severe leg injury in 2017.
In 2008, he underwent reconstructive surgery on his left knee, while in 2014, he had a fourth microdiscectomy to relieve pressure on his spine.
A 2017 car accident resulted in a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula, which required multiple surgeries.
Woods has also dealt with chronic back pain, often requiring injections and physical therapy.
The minimally invasive procedure was performed by Dr. Charlton Stucken of the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Woods is currently recovering from the surgery and plans to focus on his recovery and rehab. A timeline for his return to competition has not been immediately known. With the Masters next month being off the table, Woods will likely need at least four to six months to recover before he can consider returning to the PGA Tour.
Woods’ season is almost certainly over due to this latest major injury. He has struggled with various injuries in recent years, including multiple back surgeries and a near-loss of his right leg after a car crash in 2021. The combination of these injuries has led to Woods cutting his playing schedule significantly.
Tiger Woods has suffered multiple injuries throughout his career.
One of the most significant was a devastating car accident in 2007, which required 'surgery on his left knee'.
He also underwent back surgeries in 2014 and 2020 to alleviate chronic pain caused by four previous surgeries.
In 2021, he sustained serious leg injuries during a solo car crash, requiring a lengthy recovery period.
Woods has also dealt with various other injuries, including a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, which forced him to miss the 2008 U.S. Open.
Woods is already one of the best golfers in the history of the sport, with 82 tour wins and 15 major championships. However, he has only finished three of his last 13 Tour events dating back to 2020. With the Masters next month being off the table, Woods’ most realistic return spot for the upcoming season is likely the Genesis Invitational.
Woods’ Achilles injury at 49 may make it even more challenging for him to compete on the PGA Tour in the limited capacity that he has been doing for several years. The biggest issue for Woods is simply walking the course for four straight days due to his leg and back injuries, which will not be made easier by this latest setback.
Tiger Woods has faced numerous challenges throughout his career, including a near-fatal car accident in 2009 that left him with multiple injuries.
He also overcame a sex scandal in 2009 and a series of back surgeries from 2014 to 2017.
Additionally, Woods struggled with his game in the early 2010s, leading to a significant decline in his ranking.
However, he made a remarkable comeback in 2018, winning the Masters Tournament for his first major title in over a decade.
The news of Woods’ injury has sparked concern from the golfing community. ‘I wish him a speedy recovery and hope everything goes well,’ said Ludvig Åberg, the World No. 5 golfer, expressing his sympathy for Woods’ situation.
Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion, had previously torn his left Achilles playing pickleball in February and was able to make a successful return to competition after surgery.
Woods will undoubtedly miss the first major of the season, which will be played April 10-13 at Augusta National Golf Club. With his current injury and previous setbacks, it remains to be seen how much longer Woods will attempt to compete on the PGA Tour in the limited capacity that he has been doing for several years.
