The legend turns 50 at the end of the year, one he will miss due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Is the end of Woods's historic career, or will fans have a chance to see him play, and win, again?

Four-times major champion Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he does not expect Tiger Woods, who had surgery this week for a ruptured Achilles tendon, to return to competition this year.

Tiger Woods had recently been ramping up his training regimen in an effort to play in the 2025 Masters. However, he appears to have pushed himself a bit too far. On Tuesday, March 11, less than one month away from the start of the tournament,

Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters and perhaps other major championships this year.

Tiger Woods' ruptured Achilles tendon has shocked the golf world, which had hoped to see him back in action at least for the upcoming Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy is among the countless voices that have risen to send him their best wishes at this difficult moment.

A look at the injuries for Tiger Woods, who had surgery Tuesday on a ruptured left Achilles tendon. —December 1994: Has surgery on left knee to remove two benign tumors and scar tissue. —Dec. 13, 2002: Has surgery on left knee to remove fluid inside and outside the ACL and remove benign cysts from his left knee.