Tiger Woods' reason for absence from Masters Champions Dinner revealed: 'Still can't put weight on his foot'

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While it was known Tiger Woods wouldn't be participating in this year's Masters tournament, the annual Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday night might have been in the cards for the five-time winner.

However, of the 35 chairs that were reserved for past champions of the illustrious major, Woods wasn't among them.

Golfweek learned from 1971 Masters victor Charles Coody that Woods, who suffered an Achilles tear, still isn't able to walk properly, hence his absence from the dinner. 

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Tiger Woods, who suffered an Achilles tear, still isn't able to walk properly, hence his absence from the Masters Champions Dinner. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

"We were putting our jackets away, and the guys said that Tiger still can't put weight on his foot," Coody said. "They said his weight tolerance just isn't there to climb up those stairs."

Woods ruptured his Achilles tendon in his left foot last month, rendering him obsolete for at least the 2025 campaign as he endures extensive rehab. 

Woods announced the injury last month, saying that he felt a "sharp pain in my left Achilles," while he was trying to train and practice at home to get back on the course. He underwent surgery shortly thereafter, saying he expects a full recovery. 

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"I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support," he added. 

Woods had been playing in the TGL, a golf simulator league founded by himself and Rory McIlroy. Woods teamed up with Tom Kim, Max Homa and Kevin Kisner for that venture. 

While Woods