Just weeks after rupturing his Achilles, Tiger Woods made the shocking announcement he's recovered in time to compete in next week's Masters ... thanks to some revolutionary rehabilitation and a certain holiday that falls on Tuesday.

"I can't believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week!" Big Cat said on X.

"Can't wait! See y'all on the course."

It would be quite the turnaround considering it takes months to fix a busted tendon ... so Tiger's trip to Augusta National is yet another career-defining moment for the golf superstar.

Aww shoot ... never mind.

"P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)"

Woods' tomfoolery is a good sign as he nurses himself back to 100% though ... as he certainly hasn't lost his sense of humor despite the setback.

His personal life is doing just fine off the course ... as he recently confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump, which Presiden tDonald Trump gave his approval of with reporters on Monday.

And that's no joke.