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Why isn’t Tiger Woods playing at the 2025 Masters at Augusta National?

The Masters Tournament, often referred to as the “tradition unlike any other,” is set to captivate golf enthusiasts once again, but this year without Tiger Woods

The Masters Tournament, often referred to as the “tradition unlike any other,” is set to captivate golf enthusiasts once again, but this year without Tiger Woods
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The 2025 Masters Tournament is upon us, and golf enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the iconic event. One name that always sparks interest is that of Tiger Woods. The legendary golfer has left an indelible mark on the sport, and fans wonder if he will grace Augusta National Golf Club once again.

The Masters field was announced, and Tiger Woods’ name wasn’t listed among the competitors.

Why isn’t Tiger Woods playing at the 2025 Masters Tournament?

Tiger Woods is at Augusta National, but he isn’t playing. The former champion tore his achilles in March and was forced to have surgery.

According to those who know, TW won’t be able to play competitive golf for the rest of the 2024 season. This is just another in a long list of injuries over his career.

“As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured,” Woods said in an official statement.

“This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon. ’The surgery went smoothly, and we expect a full recovery‘, added Dr. Stucken.

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“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”

Tiger Woods' playing record over the last 10 years

  1. 2015: 11 tournaments with four cuts, one WD and best result T10 at the Wyndham Championship.
  2. 2016: One tournament at the Hero World Challenge (15)
  3. 2017: Two tournaments - Best finish Hero World Challenge (T9)
  4. 2018: 19 tournaments - Two cuts and and a win at the 2018 Tour Championship and second place at the PGA Championship
  5. 2019: Two cuts and a win at the 2019 Masters
  6. 2020: Three tournaments, cut at 2020 US Open and T38 at the Masters
  7. 2021: No tournaments
  8. 2022: Three tournaments: Masters (47), PGA Championship WD and British Open (cut)
  9. 2023: Three tournaments: Masters (WD), best finish Hero World Challenges (18)
  10. 2024: Played in five tournaments: 3 cuts, 1 WD and finished in last place at the Masters +16

Tiger Woods is a five-time Masters champion, and his legacy at Augusta is etched in golf history. Whether he will ever be able to compete again at Augusta National is currenlty up in the air.

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