Tiger Woods to Miss 2025 Masters Due to Injury

Augusta, Georgia — Tiger Woods, the five-time Masters champion, will not participate in the 2025 Masters Tournament as he continues recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. This marks the first time since 2021 that Woods will sit out the prestigious event held at Augusta National Golf Club.

The 49-year-old golfer announced on March 11 via social media platform X that he was forced to withdraw from the tournament and upcoming competitions after suffering the injury during training at home. “As I began to ramp up my training, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured,” Woods stated. He underwent successful surgery at a facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, the same day.

Woods expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying, “The surgery went smoothly, and we expect a full recovery. I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab.” His absence contributes to the growing list of notable players out of this year’s Masters.

In 2023, Woods finished 60th in the field, extending a trend where he has not placed higher than 38th for three consecutive tournaments. He holds the record for the most consecutive cuts made at the Masters, achieving 24—a mark he set in the previous year.

Woods is not the only veteran missing from the Masters field; a total of 16 past champions will not compete this week. The tournament, known as the first major event of the golfing year, will run from April 10 to April 13, with reigning champion Scottie Scheffler expected to tee off at 10:15 a.m. ET on Thursday.

Given Woods’ extensive history with the Masters, his absence will be felt among fellow competitors and fans alike. Rory McIlroy expressed disappointment over Woods’ injury, remarking, “It sucks. He doesn’t have much luck when it comes to injuries and his body. Hoping he’s in good spirits and hoping he’s OK.”

The tournament will showcase a strong field, including 12 players from LIV Golf, such as former champions Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, alongside current stars like Collin Morikawa and Jon Rahm.

Despite the challenges, Woods has always maintained a unique connection to Augusta, a course where he has both made history and faced adversity. His first Masters win in 1997 made him the youngest champion, a record he has since held.

As Woods focuses on rehabilitation, many await news regarding his future competition plans, especially for the 2026 Masters and beyond. He remains committed to his recovery, hoping to reclaim his place among the elite in golf.