Tiger Woods was forced to withdraw from the Masters Tuesday following back surgery to treat a pinched nerve. With Woods now out of the field for the season’s first major, many in the game took to Twitter to share their thoughts and reactions to the temporary shelving of the world’s top-ranked player:
Aww no, say it isn't so @TigerWoods and just an April Fools Day joke?
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) April 1, 2014
My best wishes @TigerWoods for a full & quick recovery to your back surgery. We will miss you in Augusta @The_Masters
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) April 1, 2014
@jacknicklaus comment on @TigerWoods missing the Masters following surgery. http://t.co/xE9HN2U8Lr
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 1, 2014
Sadly Tiger has to WD from the @The_Masters due to back surgery.
— Paul Azinger (@PaulAzinger) April 1, 2014
Out 3-6 months. This is as career threatening an injury as his knee.
Wow my timeline has exploded I wonder why....
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) April 1, 2014
Best wishes to Tiger Woods in his recovery from back surgery. My son had 2 of them and it's not fun. Must modify w'outs and swing in future.
— Peter Kostis (@peterjkostis) April 1, 2014
I believe there is such a thing as over training ones body for any endeavor. I'm a victim of it myself. I believe Tiger is too. #bummer
— Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) April 1, 2014
Since Tiger dropped out of the Masters I wonder if they will add another spot to the Monday Qualifier? Maybe 5 spots now.
— KIP HENLEY (@KipHenley) April 1, 2014
Billy Payne: "“Tiger was gracious in keeping us updated of his condition and making us aware of his decision. ...
— 1_15_41 🇺🇦 (@ScottMichaux) April 1, 2014
Payne: " We wholeheartedly offered our best wishes for his immediate and long-term recovery. Tiger will be in our thoughts and ...
— 1_15_41 🇺🇦 (@ScottMichaux) April 1, 2014
Payne: "will be missed by our patrons and all of us at the Masters Tournament next week. He is one of our most decorated champions and ...
— 1_15_41 🇺🇦 (@ScottMichaux) April 1, 2014
Payne: "we look forward to his healthy return in 2015 and beyond.”
— 1_15_41 🇺🇦 (@ScottMichaux) April 1, 2014