Tiger Woods, 49, revealed on X that he ruptured his left Achilles tendon while training, requiring surgery performed by Dr. Charlton Stucken at the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida. This comes just weeks after he withdrew from a tournament following the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods.

Now recovering at home, Woods expressed gratitude for the support he has received. His injury has sparked reactions from analysts and former players, with Arron Oberholser stating, “Unreal. How much more can an athlete endure. Just brutal.” Golf journalist Dan Rapaport added, “Ruptured achilles is a nightmare. I’m sad.”

Many wonder about Woods’ future in golf, with ESPN’s Booger McFarland commenting, “It’s not our place to tell him what to do however I hope enough is enough Body has been thru a lot. Enjoy your kids. We will cherish all 82 of the wins and in a lot of eyes He is the greatest to ever touch a club [sic].”

While his recovery continues, it remains uncertain whether Woods will return to professional golf.