For a second straight year, Tiger Woods won’t finish a major he started in.
After miraculously making the cut at the 2023 Masters, he struggled on a rainy Saturday, getting him to 9-over for the tournament. Videos captured by fans that circulated on social media appeared to show Woods wincing in pain or moving slowly at certain moments while playing in the major, and on Sunday morning, he withdrew from Augusta, citing injury.
I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis. Thank you to the fans and to @TheMasters who have shown me so much love and support. Good luck to the players today!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 9, 2023
After he did the same for the 2022 PGA Championship, golf fans were worried on Sunday about the legendary golfer and his health. Here’s a sampling of the reaction from Twitter:
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Hopes he’s okay
— Matt T (@JoshAllenDiggs) April 9, 2023
Damn. Sorry to hear Tiger. Wishing you all the best. 🐅🐅🐅🐅
— David Stabenaw (@stabmarine) April 9, 2023
It's sad, but after seeing him limp so badly yesterday, it was the right thing to do. Hope he's ok.
— Cristiana 🫶 #IStandWithNickCarter (@memories_craft) April 9, 2023
The correct decision. Tiger owes nothing to this game anymore. Find health and happiness TW. https://t.co/kk6JZguBr2
— Darren Timms (@darrentimmsgolf) April 9, 2023
So sorry to hear this, but totally understand. Sending the very best to @TigerWoods and respecting his grit and tenacity. https://t.co/Aa2WaFxGb8
— Salty Doxie Mama (@SaltyDoxie) April 9, 2023
Awful to hear for Tiger, at all places Augusta.
Those miserable conditions, slippery footing and the disrupted schedule would’ve wreaked extra havoc on his ankle, amongst everything else.
Here’s hoping we get to see the big cat again, striping it at the Masters. https://t.co/lqCIMgFddD
— Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) April 9, 2023
What a shame, but it’s for the better. He was really struggling yesterday. Get well @TigerWoods! Thank you for trying to gut it out! #Masters2023 https://t.co/e2q8o6ijHP
— Robi (@rlp12273) April 9, 2023
Not a surprise given the way he was limping yesterday. Always sad to watch a great athlete not be able to play as they'd like due their body. Should savour these last days of Tiger Woods #themasters https://t.co/WyvS5Cu85p
— Uche Amako (@UcheAmako) April 9, 2023
