Tiger Woods Sparks Concern Among Fans After Announcing His New Project: 'Looks Like He Needs Some Help'

The legendary golfer is on a break from playing due to an injury. However, he still keeps busy through his foundation, as he recently announced new plans in the pipeline.

Tiger Woods announced a new partnership with Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2025. Sky Sports Golf shared a video of the athlete on X in which he revealed plans to "design a nine-hole short course" in Augusta, Georgia.

Woods said the opportunity to be part of Augusta National in a unique way, is of significance. The 49-year-old billionaire expressed:

"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 honor."

While giving thanks, the most decorated professional golfer added, "It's a momentous day for all of us at the TGR Foundation." During the announcement, netizens paid more attention to Woods' appearance in the clip and shared their observations.

"What is going on with his face ??" asked one person. Another echoed, "Has he been bitten by a bee or something?" Someone else commented, "Dude looks swollen and sounds only half coherent."

One other individual observed, "Looks very puffy, don’t get it…" while another added, "Tiger looks like he needs some help. Face is super puffy, seems like he's on the bottle."

"That is not a healthy looking individual, [sic]" said one fan. Another agreed, "He is not looking well." One stated, "Looks like a hostage video. Hope he's ok."

In addition to the growing concerns about his well-being, Woods reportedly missed the Masters Champions Dinner on April 8, 2025, in Augusta due to his Achilles heel injury which he sustained while practicing at home.

As a result, he will not be partaking in the Masters this year, marking the fifth time he has missed it in his successful golfing career. The five-time Masters champion announced in March 2025 that he would be sidelined for a while and would withdraw from the event and future competitions. He underwent surgery, which was a success.