Tiger Woods undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles tendon, likely miss Masters

Tiger Woods announced on social media that he underwent minimally invasive surgery on his ruptured left Achilles tendon, an injury sustained while training at home, which is likely to keep him out of the Masters and other major tournaments this year. While the surgery reportedly went smoothly, Woods has not provided a timeline for his recovery, leaving his participation in upcoming events uncertain. Historically, recovery from such injuries varies greatly among athletes, with some taking months to return. Woods has not played professionally since last summer's Open Championship and previously withdrew from this year's Genesis Invitational following his mother's death. This latest setback adds to his long history of injuries, which have limited his appearances on the PGA Tour. Woods expressed his intention to focus on rehabilitation and thanked fans for their support during this challenging time.