Tiger Woods Undergoes Surgery for Ruptured Achilles, Casting Doubt on Masters and Future Tournaments

Tiger Woods Undergoes Surgery for Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Tiger Woods underwent a minimally invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023. This surgery will keep him out of the Masters Tournament and raises questions about his participation in other major championships later in the year.

Woods announced the surgery on his social media accounts, stating that he felt a sharp pain in his left Achilles while training at home. He described the surgery as successful and minimally invasive, with smaller incisions and a quicker recovery time. However, most recoveries from such surgeries take at least a month before the patient can put weight on their foot.

Dr. Charlton Stucken of the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach performed the surgery and expressed optimism for a full recovery.

This latest injury adds to a string of setbacks for Woods in recent years. He underwent a sixth back surgery in September 2022 and has faced previous issues with his Achilles tendons. In 2011, he withdrew from The Players Championship due to a left Achilles tendon injury, which kept him sidelined for two months.

Woods also suffered a severe leg and ankle injury in a car crash outside Los Angeles in February 2021.

Despite these challenges, Woods remains a determined competitor. He set the Masters Tournament record in 2022 by making the cut for the 24th consecutive time. He also participated in the PNC Championship with his son in December 2022 and played in his TGL indoor circuit.

The extent of Woods' recovery and his ability to return to competitive golf remain uncertain. However, his resilience and dedication to the sport suggest that he will continue to strive for success on the course.