Tiger Woods suffers ruptured Achilles in fresh injury setback ahead of next month’s Masters
Tiger Woods has undergone “minimally invasive” surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, yet another injury that will keep him out of the Masters and leaves in question whether he can play in any other major championship this year.
Woods posted the development on his social media accounts on Tuesday without detailing how long he expected to be out or any other details except that the surgery went well.
“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,” 49-year-old Woods said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“This morning, Dr Charlton Stucken (from) 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,’ Dr Stucken added.
“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
Such surgeries involve smaller incisions, and the recovery time is quicker. But most recoveries take a month before someone can even put weight on their foot.
The Masters is looming on April 10-13.
Five-time winner Woods set a Masters record last year by making the cut for the 24th time in a row.
He missed the cut in the other three majors in 2024. The British Open in July was the last time he played against top competition.
He played with his son in the 36-hole PNC Championship in December. Woods also has played his TGL indoor circuit, the 18-hole Seminole Pro-Member last week and a round with President Donald Trump a month ago.
Woods entered the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines until withdrawing because he was still processing the February 4 death of his mother, Kultida.
Woods had a sixth back surgery last September. He had issues with the Achilles tendon before, injuring the left one from hitting a shot at the Masters with an awkward stance.
He also cited the left Achilles tendon in withdrawing from The Players Championship in 2011, when he was out for two months.
Woods badly damaged his right leg and ankle in a February 2021 car crash outside Los Angeles.
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
