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.

More than a month after the death of his mom, Tiger Woods is making another sad update. On Tuesday, March 11, the professional golfer revealed he suffered an injury as he prepared to make his way back onto the course.