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Woods Weighs Masters Return Amid Recovery Challenges

2/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tiger Woods will be at Augusta National for the Masters, but he has not decided whether to compete.
He has not played since the 2024 Open Championship due to injuries, including a ruptured Achilles and lumbar disc replacement surgery.
He says the Achilles is no longer an issue, but back surgery recovery remains challenging.
He is weighing a Ryder Cup captain role while focusing on recovery and PGA Tour commitments.

History

Historical Context

Tiger Woods' victory at the 2019 Masters Tournament marked his 15th major win and a remarkable comeback after a decade plagued by injuries and personal issues. This win, 11 years after his last major title in 2008, drew over 14 million viewers and revitalized interest in golf, echoing the resilience of past champions like Ben Hogan, who also overcame severe injuries.

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Story summary

Tiger Woods will be at Augusta National for the Masters, but he has not decided whether to compete.
He has not played since the 2024 Open Championship due to injuries, including a ruptured Achilles and lumbar disc replacement surgery.
He says the Achilles is no longer an issue, but back surgery recovery remains challenging.
He is weighing a Ryder Cup captain role while focusing on recovery and PGA Tour commitments.

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