Tiger Woods Absent from Masters Dinner, Health Concerns Mount

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf legend Tiger Woods is facing renewed health concerns following his absence from this year’s Masters Champions Dinner, a gathering that honors past winners of Augusta National‘s prestigious green jacket. The dinner occurred on Sept. 3, 2025, but Woods was noticeably missing, sparking questions among fans regarding his recovery from a recent Achilles injury.

This year marks only the second time Woods has skipped the iconic dinner, the first being in 2021 after his near-fatal car accident. Woods’ absence has disappointed many who had hoped for a surprise appearance, especially considering his influential status in the golfing community.

Adding an unexpected twist to the narrative, a recent video surfaced of Woods discussing a new project he is working on: a nine-hole short course being developed in Augusta. While the video presented a seemingly optimistic view, online viewers quickly noted Woods’ noticeably swollen appearance, igniting widespread concern. Comments on social media varied, with one user asking, “What is going on with his face?” and another jokingly speculating, “Has he been bitten by a bee or something?”

In the video, Woods expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “What an honor to be here and to have this moment, to be able to be part of Augusta National but just in a different way. To have the ability to design something that’s going to impact the community, something that I truly believe in… it’s a momentous day for all of us at the TGR Foundation.”

This new initiative, a collaboration between Woods’ TGR Foundation and Augusta National, features a par-3 course named The Loop at the Patch, alongside a new learning lab dedicated to STEAM education for local youth. While Woods has not set a date for his return to competitive golf, his involvement in this local project highlights his ongoing commitment to the game and its future.

However, for many fans, the video documentation raised more questions than it answered about Woods’ health. As uncertainty looms around his condition and with his absence from the Masters Champions Dinner, doubts persist regarding how soon Woods might return to professional golf.