Fri Apr 11 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Tiger Woods Out of Masters Tournament Due to Achilles Injury
**Augusta, GA** – Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods will be absent from this year’s tournament, marking his first missed appearance since his 2021 car accident. The golf legend announced on March 11th that he underwent surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon, forcing his withdrawal from the Masters and future competitions.
Woods, who finished 60th in last year’s tournament, has been sidelined by the injury sustained during his home training. While he is expected to make a full recovery, his absence leaves a significant gap in the prestigious field. This is only the fifth time in his career that he will miss the Masters.
The 2024 Masters Tournament tees off on Thursday, April 10th, with reigning champion Scottie Scheffler among the competitors vying for the green jacket. Despite Woods’ absence, the tournament promises excitement, with a strong field of players ready to compete. Woods’ recovery is the focus now, with hopes for his return to the course in the future.
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