What does WD mean in golf after Tiger Woods tweeted that he would no longer be participating at the Masters this year?
Tiger Woods made his eagerly-anticipated return to The Masters this week for golf‘s most prestigious event.
The 47-yer-old American legend struggled to make the cut after an opening-round 74 at Augusta National. However, a second-round 74 on Saturday morning meant he did manage to secure a record-equalling 23rd consecutive cut in The Masters.
Tiger Woods reveals he’s out of The Masters
However, Tiger’s third round didn’t go to plan, making two bogeys and two double-bogeys over his first seven holes. Standing on nine over for the tournament, the 15 time Major winner announced he had pulled out of the Masters.
On Sunday he tweeted: ‘I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis. Thank you to the fans and to @TheMasters who have shown me so much love and support. Good luck to the players today!’
What does WD mean in golf after Tiger Woods latest
WD in golf means that the player withdrew from the tournament. It usually means they have decided to withdraw midway through completing their round without finishing.
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There can be a number of reasons for a WD but injury is usually the most common, which is the case for Woods.
What is Plantar fasciitis?
Woods announced that the reason for his withdrawal from the 2023 Masters was because of Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch.
It is caused by straining the part of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). Woods withdrew from the Hero World Challenge in November with the same injury. He was in visible discomfort during his rounds at Augusta National this year and could be seen hobbling in between holes.
A brief statement from tournament officials on Sunday read: “Due to injury, Tiger Woods has officially withdrawn from the Masters after completing seven holes of his third round.”
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