Woods and McIlroy have become close off the course, but after Tiger's injury, it's unlikely they play together again until 2026

An "Achilles rupture" specifically describes a complete tear of the Achilles tendon, meaning the tendon is fully severed. Last year, Bernhard Langer tore his Achilles and returned to competition three months later, but a tear is not as severe an injury as a rupture, which is what Woods suffered.

Tiger Woods' latest setback has left the golf world reeling. In a shocking announcement, Woods revealed his left Achilles tendon while training at home.