Woods was referencing the injury he sustained earlier this year while training. On Tuesday, March 11, he revealed on Instagram that he’d had successful surgery to repair a tear in his Achilles. But really, a month wasn’t long enough to fully heal.

If you aren't paying attention to the date on the calendar, Tiger Woods gave you hope that he would be playing in the 2025 Masters less than one month after undergoing surgery on his Achilles. In an April Fools' Day post on X, Woods joked that his doctors and trainers have him ready to play at Augusta next week.

Woods was apparently keen not to miss out on the whimsical nature of April 1 by posting a playful update on his recovery from Achilles surgery

Tiger Woods has won 15 major titles, but hasn't been a regular contender in golf's biggest events for over a decade - but his former caddie says the 49-year-old's career is far from over

Tiger Woods has been written off by many after a series of injury setbacks, but his former caddie Steve Williams is convinced the 15-time major champion will not go quietly

Tiger Woods has not won a major since 2008, and has been plagued by injury in recent years - but his former caddie Steve Williams is convinced he will play again and add to his 15 major titles