Tiger Woods won’t be hitting the golf course anytime soon.
The pro athlete made a shocking health announcement just weeks before The Masters, revealing on Tuesday he underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg – likely sidelining him indefinitely, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Woods, 49, hasn’t competed on the PGA Tour since last summer’s 2024 Open – and now, it looks like he’s possibly done for good just one month before the season’s first major championship.
The 15-time major winner shared he was preparing for his comeback at his Florida home when he felt a “sharp pain” in his left heel.
He wrote in a statement on Instagram: “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.
“This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon. ‘The surgery went smoothly, and we expect a full recovery,’ added Dr. Stucken.”
Woods continued: “I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
Although Woods and Stucken did not give a specific timeline, recovery from a ruptured Achilles typically takes 4-6 months.
This means the athlete is likely to miss the entire season and may not return to play until next year.