Tiger Woods Withdraws From Masters Due To Foot Injury

Topline

Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters tournament because of a foot injury, he announced on Sunday, as the golf world speculated the professional contest could be the last green jacket competition of the 47-year-old billionaire golfer’s career.

Tiger Woods of the United States catches a ball on the practice area during the third round of the … [+] 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.

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Key Facts

Woods tweeted Sunday he withdrew from the Masters ahead of the third round “due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis,” a condition that causes pain near the heel of the foot.

The golfer thanked his fans and the Masters, “who have shown me so much love and support.”

Woods was limping while playing in the tournament on Saturday, when he finished the second round with a score of 73, over the par of 72.

Woods also withdrew from the PGA Championship in May 2022.

Key Background

Woods was badly injured in a February 2021 car crash, when a vehicle he was driving struck a curb and rolled over. Woods nearly lost his right leg because of injuries he sustained from the accident, and underwent significant emergency surgery to repair the limb. During his three-decade long golf career, Woods has also undergone multiple surgeries to his back. Woods played in the 2022 Masters, and told reporters before the tournament he wasn’t worried about his golfing abilities, but his capacity to walk 72 holes. He finished the tournament with a score of 13-over-par and in 47th place, the worst Masters of his career. He has played in 25 Masters.

Big Number

Five. That’s how many Masters tournaments Woods has won, most recently in 2019.

Forbes Valuation

$1.1 billion. That’s how much Forbes estimates Woods to be worth. He first became a billionaire in June. Woods was said to have turned down an $800 million offer to join the controversial LIV Golf tour, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

Tangent

Last month, Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman filed a civil lawsuit against him to cancel a non-disclosure agreement she signed at the start of their relationship. She has also sued Woods’ housing trust, claiming he kicked her out of a property they shared together.

Tiger Woods Withdraws From Masters Due To Foot Injury—Possibly The Last Of His Career