Tiger Woods might be off the course for now, but that didn’t stop him from teeing up one of the most savage April Fools’ pranks in recent memory—and his millions of followers absolutely fell for it, as reported by Fox News.
Just weeks after confirming that a ruptured Achilles tendon would keep him from competing in the Masters, Woods briefly had golf fans convinced he’d made a miraculous recovery.
The 15-time major champion took to social media Tuesday with a jaw-dropping update: he was ready to play.
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“I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week! Can’t wait! See y’all on the course,” Woods posted.
I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week! Can’t wait! See y’all on the course.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 1, 2025
Cue the virtual fireworks—and heartbreak. Before the internet could whip itself into a Tiger-fueled frenzy, Woods delivered the kicker: “P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)”
P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :) https://t.co/H1Y1AOgn2v
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 1, 2025
It was the kind of cruel, clever joke only Tiger could pull off. With a career that’s swung between legendary triumphs and brutal injuries, fans weren’t entirely sure if it was real—until he dropped the punchline.
To be fair, Woods warned us. Earlier in March, he shared that he’d undergone a “minimally-invasive” surgery to repair the tendon after feeling a sharp pain during training.
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“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 posted. “I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
At 49, Woods has been through a gauntlet of injuries: knee surgeries, multiple back surgeries, and now another Achilles issue. He’s no stranger to rehab—but fans holding out hope for a quick return had their dreams crushed, albeit with a laugh.
Social media lit up with reactions.
“I’m glad you still have a sense of humor… even though you’ve crushed many dreams this morning,” one user wrote.
Another joked, “Walked right into this one. Nice shot Tiger.”
Woods last stunned the world with a major win in 2019, capturing the Masters in a comeback for the ages. Since then, he’s battled an uphill climb, including his sixth back surgery just last year.
This latest setback might sideline him longer than fans would like, and there’s still no firm timeline for his return. But if one thing’s certain, it’s that Tiger hasn’t lost his swing for showmanship—on or off the course.
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