Woods made an April Fools joke about playing in the tournament, but the five-time Masters champion will not be competing for a Green Jacket this year.

The golf world was fired up earlier this year when Tiger Woods was slated to play in the tournament he hosts the Genesis Invitational. Sadly, his mother, Kultida, passed away leading up to the tournament.

Tiger Woods has authored several miraculous comebacks throughout his career, defying medical odds and silencing critics time and again. However, his next triumphant return won't be materializing next week at Augusta National.