TIGER WOODS’ world ranking has taken a nosedive after his latest injury.
The 15-time Major winner ruptured his Achilles earlier this year as he plotted a Masters comeback.
3Tiger Woods’ world ranking is at its lowest point in his pro careerCredit: Getty
3The 15-time major winner ruptured his Achilles in MarchCredit: Getty
Woods has not played since missing the cut at The Open last July.
The 49-year-old’s newest ranking was revealed over the weekend – and it’s grim reading for the golf icon.
Woods has slumped to his worst-ever world ranking as he grapples with his latest injury woes.
Tiger came in at No.1341, beating his previous low of 1,328th in November 2023.
Woods almost lost his leg in a serious car accident in 2021.
He required surgery on his knee, ankle and back after the horror crash in Florida.
Woods missed last month’s Masters after his Achilles tear was confirmed in March.
Writing on Instagram, Tiger explained: “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.
“This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon.
“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
Last September, Woods underwent a sixth back operation in the last decade.
He also had ankle surgery to address lingering issues in 2023.
Despite his injury issues, Woods has not packed away his clubs just yet and has shown no indication he will retire.
Speaking at The Masters, legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus believes the five-time Augusta champion will eventually return.
Nicklaus said: “Tiger is hurt.
“[But]I think Tiger will get well and Tiger will be back and play.”
