Golf legend Tiger Woods has sparked concern among fans after appearing in a social media video announcing a new golf course project in Augusta.
The 49-year-old's face appeared noticeably different in the promotional clip, with supporters left concerned as a result.
Woods was unveiling plans to design a par-3 municipal course and build a new learning centre in Augusta, Georgia.
The announcement comes as the 15-time Major winner continues his recovery from an Achilles tear that has forced him to miss this year's Masters tournament.
Golf legend Tiger Woods has sparked concern among fans after appearing in a social media video announcing a new golf course project in Augusta
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In the video, Woods expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Augusta National.
"What an honour to be here and to have this moment, to be able to be part of Augusta National but just in a different way," he said.
"To have the ability to be able to design something that's going to impact the community, something that I truly believe in, and be able to do this with Augusta National, what an honour."
The project will be developed through his TGR Foundation.
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Fans quickly took to social media to express concern over Woods' appearance in the promotional video.
"He is not looking well," commented one supporter.
Another asked: "What is going on with his face?"
A third fan speculated: "It looks like he has been crying, what is going on."
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"Hope he's ok," added a fourth concerned follower.
Woods missed the iconic Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta on Tuesday night, marking only the second time he has been absent from the event.
The first occasion was in 2021, two months after his serious car accident that nearly cost him his leg.
His absence from this year's tournament comes as he continues to recover from the Achilles tear.
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The injury has cast fresh doubt over the future career prospects of the five-time Masters champion.
Woods announced in early March that he had undergone surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.
The injury reportedly occurred whilst he was practising at home.
At the time of the announcement, Woods provided no timeline for when he might return to competitive golf.
Tiger Woods last won the Masters back in 2019GETTYDespite his injury setback, the 49-year-old recently showed his sense of humour with an April Fool's joke aimed at golf fans.
With the Masters approaching, he posted: "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!"
Just five minutes later, Woods clarified: "P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)"
