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Tiger Woods has announced that he had back surgery on Friday to repair a ruptured disc in his spine.
The 15-time major winner had lumbar disc replacement surgery after experiencing pain in his lower back and said on social media that the operation was considered a success, although it is unknown when the 49-year-old will return to golf.
This is the second time the former world number one has had back surgery in more than a year, having had surgery on his lumbar spine in September 2024 to relieve a lower back nerve injury.
A statement on Woods’ X account read: “After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with doctors and surgeons To get tested.
“The scans revealed I had a ruptured disc in my L4/5, disc fragments and a damaged spinal cord. I chose to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back.
“On Friday, Tiger underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his L4/5 lumbar spine for lower back symptoms.
“The surgery was deemed successful and was performed by Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi and his team at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.”
This adds to the growing list of injuries that Woods has had to deal with since he ruptured his left Achilles while training and practicing at home in March this year.
Woods has not performed since The Open Championship Royal Troon in 2024 and planned to return for The Genesis Invitational earlier this year, but pulled out due to the death of his mother a week earlier.
His only golfing appearance this year has been in the new TGL indoor competition.