Summary
Tiger Woods has had back surgery to replace a disc in his spine, marking his seventh back operation. The surgery was done to fix a collapsed disc and improve his mobility and pain issues. This surgery adds to a long list of injuries that have kept him away from competitive golf for much of the past decade.
Key Facts
- Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in New York.
- This was his seventh back surgery to address a collapsed disc and spinal issues.
- Woods said the surgery was successful and important for his health.
- He recently underwent surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon.
- He has not played a PGA Tour event since July 2024.
- Woods co-founded and has been playing in an indoor golf league.
- His return to competitive golf is uncertain, with no timeline provided.
- Woods has previously overcome severe injuries, notably winning the 2019 Masters after spinal fusion surgery.
