The 2025 Masters Tournament, scheduled from April 10 to April 13 at Augusta National Golf Club, has seen notable withdrawals, including golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods, a five-time Masters champion, announced his withdrawal following surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg. The injury occurred during training, and the recovery timeline suggests he may miss the entire major championship season. This marks a significant setback for Woods, who has faced multiple injuries in recent years.
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy, aiming to complete his career Grand Slam, revealed an elbow injury just days before the Masters. Despite a strong performance at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, where he finished tied for fifth, McIlroy’s injury has raised concerns about his participation at Augusta.
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Other Notable Withdrawals
Several other prominent golfers are set to miss the 2025 Masters:
Louis Oosthuizen: The South African golfer, who finished sixth in the LIV Golf standings last year, is set to miss his second consecutive Masters due to the lack of world ranking points from LIV Golf events.
David Puig: Despite his impressive performances on the Asian Tour and participation in three of the four majors last year, Puig has yet to make his Masters debut and is unlikely to do so this year.
Neal Shipley: After making history by winning both the Masters Silver Cup and US Open Silver Medal last year, Shipley has turned professional but has struggled on the Korn Ferry Tour, making his participation in the Masters unlikely.
These withdrawals highlight the challenges and uncertainties in professional golf, impacting the field for the 2025 Masters Tournament.
