Tiger Woods Suffers Another Injury Just Over A Year After His Return From Ankle Injury

Oops! Thanks to another nasty injury, Tiger Woods is off the game again for a while.

The pro golfer shared that he suffered yet another career-pausing leg injury right in the middle of bracing up for another interesting season.

Tiger Woods previously dropped out for a seven-month recovery period after an ankle injury in April 2023, ahead of his first competition on Thursday at the Hero World Challenge.

The sportsman shared the new development on his X page today, informing his fans of a possible extended exit from the game. "As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured," he began.

Tiger continued, "Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida, performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon."

He added that the surgery went smoothly, and a full recovery is expected in no time. Concluding his post, Tiger stated, "I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support."

The 2023 Hero World Challenge marked a significant return for golf sensation Tiger, who played for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery. 

As noted by The Blast, the annual tournament, hosted by Tiger himself, typically takes place in December and features twenty of the top-ranked golfers competing for a total prize purse of $3.5 million, with the winner taking home $1 million. 

Viktor Hovland, the defending champion, has previously secured this prize twice but was bound to face tough competition in 2023 with Tiger back in the mix.

The appearance also signified a notable moment for Tiger, as it was his first match in four years since he last participated in the holiday event in 2019. The tournament highlights elite golf talent and supports the Tiger Woods Foundation, further emphasizing its importance in the sports community.

2023 was truly a significant year in the athlete's career. Before announcing his return to golf as the PGA Tour Money Leader honoree, Erica Herman withdrew her legal action against him.

The plaintiff reportedly filed a notice in Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal, formally indicating that she was retracting her previous statements.

The situation began six months ago when Herman sought to invalidate a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) she had signed at the onset of their six-year relationship.

In her court filings, she accused Tiger of sexual assault, affirming this by selecting "yes" in response to a question about sexual abuse allegations. 

The plaintiff referenced the Speak Out Act as a basis for invalidating the NDA, arguing that it offers protection to victims of sexual assault or harassment. However, a judge dismissed her claims, describing them as "vague" and lacking the necessary details to support allegations of sexual assault or harassment.

Consequently, Herman decided to drop her case after appealing the judge's ruling. In the new filing, she retracted the sexual assault allegation against Tiger, revealing that she had never been a victim of sexual abuse or harassment by him or any of his associates.

Herman had also previously filed a lawsuit for approximately $30 million against the golfer, claiming compensation after she was allegedly evicted from his mansion following their breakup.

She asserted that there was an "oral agreement" permitting her to reside there for a total of eleven years, with five years remaining after their separation. However, Tiger's legal team refuted her claims. Eventually, Herman decided to drop her appeal and withdraw the lawsuit.

The new year began on a somber note for golf champion Tiger, as he announced the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, in an emotional post. 

He expressed gratitude to his late mom for her pivotal role in his journey as a sportsman and described her as a "force of nature" with an "undeniable spirit." 

His heartfelt statement highlighted her warmth and support, emphasizing that none of his personal achievements would have been possible without her. Kultida was last seen at Tiger's TGL match on January 14, where they shared a tender moment. 

Her death comes nearly 19 years after his father, Earl Woods, passed away from cancer in 2006. Tiger acknowledged her deep love for her family, including his two children, daughter Sam and son Charlie. 

He also thanked friends and fans for their condolences and support during this difficult time, concluding with a heartfelt message to his mother: "Love you mom."

Tiger has cherished memories of his mother, particularly her influence on his choice of clothing for golf events. As shared by The Blast, the golfer disclosed that his mother believed that red was his power color due to his Capricorn zodiac sign.

He admitted adopting the ideology by wearing red during some of his junior tournaments in Southern California, leading to his success. 

Despite initially rebelling against her advice by wearing blue to some events, he quickly learned that his mother's guidance held; after switching back to red, his triumphs returned.

Speedy recovery, Tiger Woods!