There’s growing concern for Tiger Woods heading into The Masters next month.
If there’s been one constant in Tiger Woods’ golf career over the past five years or so, it’s been The Masters. Augusta National is home to some of Woods’ best memories as a golfer. He’s always tried to do whatever he can to be ready to play at the first major tournament of the year.
But Woods’ availability for The Masters is starting to be questioned in 2025. Woods has not played an official event so far this year. He is not currently in the field for The Players Championship this weekend.
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Woods is still dealing with the loss of his mother. He has only touched a club a couple of times since her death.
“This is the third time I’ve touched a club since my mom passed, so I haven’t really gotten into it,” Woods said last week at a TGL match. “My heart is not into practicing right now. I have so many other things to do with the tour. Once I start probably feeling a little bit better and start getting into it, I’ll start looking at the schedule.”
There’s growing concern for Woods heading into The Masters.
Legendary golfer Gary Player is among those worried.
“I’m such an admirer of Tiger Woods,” he told SportsBoom.com. “You know, he did what he did for golf around the world is remarkable. The same as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and a host of players.”
“But you know, Tiger Woods’ legs, your legs are what carry you around. Your legs are what hit the ball, not your hands,” he added. “And his legs are not in good shape. And The Masters, what people don’t understand, look at that tournament. It’s uphill and it’s downhill and it’s sidehill. And that is tough, tough on the legs.
“I don’t know if he can walk around there. We hope he’ll play. Everybody wants to see him play.”
Hopefully, Woods will be at 100 percent health in time for The Masters.
The first round of The Masters is set for April 10.
