AUGUSTA, Ga. – Citing a reaggravation of plantar fasciitis, five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters Sunday morning. The tournament made the announcement prior to the resumption of the weather-suspended third round.
Woods posted on social media: “I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis. Thank you to the fans and to The Masters who have shown me so much love and support. Good luck to the players today!”
Woods labored to make his way around the hilly terrain of Augusta National this week, walking behind his playing partners and even limping as he descended hills, on his surgically repaired right leg. Woods suffered multiple fractures in his right leg in a 2021 car wreck that left his playing career severely in doubt. He has also undergone back surgery five times. Asked Thursday after his first round whether he felt pain as he swung the club on particular shots or if it was constant, Woods replied, “It’s constant.”
