A wave of emotions was flooded with the golf community when Tiger Woods, the legend of this sport, made a heartbreaking announcement on the morning of March 25, 2025, causing fans around the world to shed tears and send prayers to England. In a short post on X, Woods revealed that he was forced to withdraw from all the remaining tournaments of the year, including The Masters upcoming, due to the worse health after the recent Achilles surgery. “I tried my best, but my body could not continue,” he wrote, his voice full of regret. This is the first time Woods acknowledged that his peak career may be coming to an end, shattering the hope of millions of people waiting for another miraculous return.
This news came just a few weeks after Woods published a relationship with Vanessa Trump, causing many people to believe that he was finding his stability in his personal life to support his golf career. However, Achilles trauma, combined with a series of previous health problems – from the sixth back surgery last year to the horrific car accident in 2021 – seemed to have an end to the ambition on his pitch. Fred Couples, a close friend of Woods, recently shared that he still “keeps his spirit well” despite the injury, but today’s notice shows the harsh reality that even a resilient person like Woods cannot overcome forever.
Fans on X reacted with deeply grief and anxiety. “Tiger is golf for me, I can’t imagine him not to play anymore,” a writer, while others prayed: “Please give him the strength to overcome.” Hashtag #Prayforger quickly climbed to the top of the trend, reflecting the love and respect that the world for golfers once won this Major 15 times. Many people repeat his great moments-from Chip-in in Augusta in 2005 to the emotional Masters victory in 2019-as a way to honor his heritage in the sad news.
Although Woods did not specify whether this was a permanent retirement, the silence from his team only added anxiety. With the 50th birthday in December, some experts think that he can switch to playing in Senior, but now, fans only pray for his health. Golf lost a warrior, and the world was waiting to see if Tiger Woods could write another miracle chapter!
