For a second straight year, Tiger Woods won’t finish a major he started in.
After miraculously making the cut at the 2023 Masters, he struggled on a rainy Saturday, getting him to 9-over for the tournament. Videos captured by fans that circulated on social media appeared to show Woods wincing in pain or moving slowly at certain moments while playing in the major, and on Sunday morning, he withdrew from Augusta, citing injury.
After he did the same for the 2022 PGA Championship, golf fans were worried on Sunday about the legendary golfer and his health. Here’s a sampling of the reaction from Twitter:
Sad to read this. One wonders if this might be the end of the era.
He came into the game under the brightest of spotlights, he illuminated the best of our game during his career – it would be tragedy for him to end his career under the darkness of clouds@TheMasters https://t.co/ukPaloUfGJ pic.twitter.com/FIfiCxehxW
— Society of Golf Historians (@SHistorians) April 9, 2023
— Chris Campbell (@ChrisTN97) April 9, 2023
Awful to hear for Tiger, at all places Augusta.
Those miserable conditions, slippery footing and the disrupted schedule would’ve wreaked extra havoc on his ankle, amongst everything else.
Here’s hoping we get to see the big cat again, striping it at the Masters. https://t.co/lqCIMgFddD
— Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) April 9, 2023
Not a surprise given the way he was limping yesterday. Always sad to watch a great athlete not be able to play as they'd like due their body. Should savour these last days of Tiger Woods #themasters https://t.co/WyvS5Cu85p
— Uche Amako (@UcheAmako) April 9, 2023
The correct decision. Tiger owes nothing to this game anymore. Find health and happiness TW. https://t.co/kk6JZguBr2
— Darren Timms (@darrentimmsgolf) April 9, 2023
With Tiger Woods’ withdrawal at the Masters, I wonder if he can be content with the skill level his body permits him,
— Rusty Hilst (@rhilst) April 9, 2023
Tiger Woods withdraws from #TheMasters – witnessing him battle was tough but incredible to see him break the record for most consecutive cuts made. He's the GOAT, the best we've seen – he has nothing left to prove. I do hope though, this isn't the end. pic.twitter.com/77u9iJLO74
— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) April 9, 2023
What you’ve done since your accident and recovery has been nothing short of amazing. You’ll always be one of the greatest players of all time. Rest and get well Tiger.
— Michael Clifford (@CoreyStark12) April 9, 2023
🙏🏻We will miss you Tiger .. thank you giving your best 🧡
— ☘️Kelz (@GoBlue_4ever) April 9, 2023
My favorite moments are when we get to see TW in his Sunday red. Sad that we won’t get to see that today but not surprised. It took way too long yesterday for The Masters to pull the plug on the day. The conditions were atrocious. Love my guy! Thanks TW for giving your all!! ❤️
— Julia Brown (@nikeprincess69) April 9, 2023
Sad to hear. It’s tough when one of your favorites cannot proceed any longer!
— Mark Youngbrandt (@YoungbrandtMark) April 9, 2023
Sad for Tiger and everyone there to see him. But he def gutted it out to make it this far in the tourney. Props to Tiger!! Nothing but respect! 🙌🏼
— Chickn Tanders (@ChicknTanders25) April 9, 2023
Wise move – he looked so uncomfortable. Still made the cut though 👏🏻👏🏻
— _livealittle__ (@_livealittle__) April 9, 2023
All the best, Tiger. It was hard to watch you, so I can only imagine how hard it was for you.
— Will (@willorwillnot88) April 9, 2023
Nothing left to prove. Quality of life and long term stability of the leg is more important than walking 27 holes today.
— Rob Hayes (@UCFGoCubsGo) April 9, 2023
i think his body language told the whole story that he didn't want and enjoyed playing out there, i think that's the last time you will see him at agusta apart from the green jacket presentations, he's done his bit time to hand over the clubs now tiger.
— Ian Robinson (@ianrobbo2704) April 9, 2023
He gave it a hell of an effort. Take care Tiger.
— Rosendale Craig (@RosendaleCraig) April 9, 2023
It was painful watching Tiger Woods trying to walk yesterday. He did the right thing withdrawing from the #Masters
— Steve Tucker (@wakeolda) April 9, 2023
Tiger Woods has withdrawn at the Masters.
This might end up being his final competitive golf tournament.
Such an incredible career. What an incredible champion.
— Jeff Rose 🇺🇸 (@JeffRoseTV) April 9, 2023
— Griff (@griffffffff64) April 9, 2023
Best of luck Tiger, hopefully see you out on a course again soon. Would love to roll back the years and witness you in your prime. Get well soon.
— Nathan Alexander (@Nathangolf09) April 9, 2023
Rest up and get yourself fit for the @TheOpen in July @TigerWoods – it would be great to see you fully fit and competing at the top again there 👍❤️
— Paul Caslin* (@paulcaslin) April 9, 2023
Look after yourself big man. This weekend wasn't to be. Remember 2019 you bounced back then. Just rewatched the last round and I still smile when you make that last putt on the 18th and then hug your son and family. Legends never die they just take a rest. 😉😉😉😉
— Bernard Doyle 🇮🇪🇸🇮🏳️🌈🐶 (@BernardRef) April 9, 2023
We love you, Tiger!
— Amanda Rose (@AmandaGolf59) April 9, 2023
Tiger, thank you for letting us watch you play at the Masters again. I hope we do see you again next year. The weather didn’t help this year. Miserable and cold. You are a true champion. Sean.
— D. Sean Gross (@JetGross) April 9, 2023
I hate to see Tiger Woods withdraw from @TheMasters. I’m always rooting for his comeback. However, I suffered from plantar fasciitis and had to get three steroid shots in my heel plus physical therapy.
And let me just say, there’s no way he could have walked the course today.— 𝑳𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒚 (@LastWordwithLB) April 9, 2023
This man owes nothing to the game of golf but it sure is exciting when he’s in the field. Get well @TigerWoods, you still got a W in you for #6! #theMasters https://t.co/rOGCOet43x
— Zac Steele (@steelard) April 9, 2023
You are so loved, Tiger! Take care of YOU!
— Michele Stewart (@meeshwallybig) April 9, 2023
