Tiger Woods announced on his social media accounts Tuesday that he had undergone a “minimally invasive” surgical procedure to address an Achilles injury suffered during practice.
“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,” Woods posted on Instagram.
“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.”
“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
The 49 year old was hoping to take part in this year’s Masters Tournament on April 10th, however that seems like a long shot at this point. While the procedure Woods underwent carries a shorter recovery timeline than the one which former Jets QB Aaron Rodgers had, it will still be at least month before Woods can reasonably be expected to put weight on his foot.
The former world number 1 has yet to compete in a PGA Tour event this season following the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, on February 4th. Woods was scheduled to take part in the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines before withdrawing, saying he wasn’t ready to compete after her passing.
The fan favourite had set the Masters record last year by making the cut for the 24th consecutive time, but now may need to wait until 2026 to try to extend that record.
Woods’ camp has yet to provide a firm timeline for a return to competition, though they’re holding out hope that fans can see Tiger on the course at some point this season.
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