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Tiger Woods Sparks Online Frenzy with Masters April Fool’s Joke
Golf icon Tiger Woods ignited social media on April Fool’s Day by announcing his supposed return to the Masters tournament next week. In a surprising post, the celebrated golfer claimed he would compete at Augusta National, just weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery. However, observant fans quickly recognized the announcement as a playful prank.
The April Fool’s Day Announcement
Woods, leveraging the date for comedic effect, shared the news on X, stating, “I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week! Can’t wait! See y’all on the course.”
Immediate Fan Reaction
The post elicited a swift response from followers, many of whom were initially taken aback before realizing the date of the announcement. Comments poured in, highlighting the April Fool’s nature of the claim. Reactions included:
- “I know the date you can’t fool me,” one user responded.
- Another commented, “Hard April Fools here bud. Can’t do this to our souls.”
- A third added, “Tiger’s got April fools jokes.”
Woods’ Clarification
Shortly after the initial tweet, Woods followed up to confirm the jest. He clarified his earlier statement, revealing the announcement was indeed an April Fool’s prank and that his Achilles injury was still a significant concern. “P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :),” he posted, bringing an end to the brief online speculation about his immediate return to competitive golf.
Achilles Injury Update
Woods underwent surgery last month to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained at his Florida home. This recent injury has raised further questions regarding the future of the 15-time major champion’s golfing career. The procedure, performed on March 11, occurred as Woods was preparing for a potential comeback, experiencing what he described as a ‘sharp pain’ in his left heel.
This is a developing story.