Tiger Woods undergoes surgery on ruptured Achilles
Tiger Woods underwent surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon Tuesday morning, he announced on social media.
Woods sustained the injury while ramping up training at his home. The golfer's surgeon said he's expected to make a full recovery.
"I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support," Woods wrote.
He didn't provide a timeline for his potential return, but recovery from a torn Achilles typically takes four-to-six months.
Woods originally committed to February's Genesis Invitational but withdrew following the death of his mother.
The 49-year-old hasn't played a PGA TOUR event since missing the cut at the 2024 Open Championship in July. He played in just five tournaments last season, only making the cut at the Masters. However, Woods competed four times in the TGL simulator league this year, most recently on March 4.
Woods has only appeared in 11 PGA TOUR events since his February 2021 car crash. His injuries required surgeries on his leg and ankle.
The 15-time major champion also underwent microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in September 2024. That's believed to be the sixth procedure on his lower back in the last decade.
Woods tore his right Achilles tendon in 2008.
His 15 major titles are the second-most all time, trailing only Jack Nicklaus (18). His 82 career PGA TOUR victories are tied with Sam Snead for the most ever.
Woods hasn't won since the 2019 Zozo Championship. His last major title was the 2019 Masters.