Tiger Woods' Injury and Surgery

In a shocking turn of events, Tiger Woods has nearly confirmed that he will miss the prestigious Masters Tournament for only the fifth time since he turned professional in 1995. The 15-time major champion revealed that he underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, which he sustained while training at home.

Woods' Recent Absences

Woods has been off the competitive golf scene for a significant period, last participating in an event at last summer's Open Championship, where he unfortunately missed the cut. This absence is further underscored by his notable withdrawal from this week’s Players Championship, attributing his limited appearances this year in part to the emotional toll following the recent passing of his mother in early February.

Announcement and Surgery Details

Many fans and experts anticipated that the golfing legend would be competing at Augusta National next month, but Woods dashed those hopes with a surprising announcement via social media. In his post, he described the injury: “As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured.” He later shared that Dr. Charlton Stucken, a renowned surgeon from the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida, successfully performed a minimally invasive procedure to repair the tendon.

Focus on Recovery

“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab. Thank you for all the support,