Tiger Woods Faces Another Setback with Achilles Surgery

Tiger Woods underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, complicating his plans for a comeback. The injury occurred during home training, following a series of previous injuries. Woods has not played since July and his return timeline remains uncertain, though his surgeon anticipates a full recovery.

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major winner, underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury, which occurred while he was training and practicing at home, is the latest in a series of setbacks for Woods, who has been dealing with various injuries for years.

Woods, who hasn't appeared on the PGA Tour since July, was aiming for a comeback following surgery for nerve impingement on his lower back earlier this year. "As I began ramping up my training, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles," he shared on social media.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Charlton Stucken at the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida. With just over four weeks until the Masters, Woods has not provided a return timeline but is focused on recovery, expressing gratitude for the support he has received.

(With inputs from agencies.)