Despite an April Fools joke posted to his social media, Tiger Woods will not be playing at The Masters next week.
Woods is still recovering from a ruptured Achilles injury that he suffered while training at his home. He had surgery for the injury on March 11 and likely won't play golf for at least half a year.
Woods leaned into the jokester spirit on Tuesday morning, however, and posted to X that he'd be playing in the Masters after a quick recovery process.
I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week! Can’t wait! See y’all on the course.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 1, 2025
He shortly after revealed it was an April Fools joke and his recovery is still on-going.
P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :) https://t.co/H1Y1AOgn2v
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 1, 2025
With his injury, Woods will miss the chance to secure his sixth Masters victory. He currently has the second most wins of the tournament with five victories.
Woods is etched into the history books at Augusta National, staking claim as the youngest champion (1997) and second-oldest champion (2019) in tournament history.
Let's take a look at Woods' history at The Masters.
Is Tiger Woods competing in the 2025 Masters Tournament?
No, Woods ruptured his Achilles and had surgery in March. He'll likely be sidelined for at least half a year.
How many times has Tiger Woods won The Masters?
Tiger Woods has won the Masters five times in his career: 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019. It's the second most tournament victories ...
