Tiger Woods has undergone surgery to address a collapsed disc in his spine, with his return to golf remaining uncertain.
The 15-time major winner had lumbar disc replacement surgery on Friday after experiencing pain and limited mobility in his lower back. A statement on his X account confirmed the procedure was successful, but no timescale has been given for his comeback.
The statement detailed that scans revealed a collapsed disc at L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal. The surgery was performed by Dr Sheeraz Qureshi and his team at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
This is the second back operation in just over a year for Woods, who had lumbar spine surgery in September 2024 to relieve a nerve impingement. He also ruptured his left Achilles tendon while training at home in March.
Woods has not played competitively since the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. He withdrew from the Genesis Invitational earlier this year following the death of his mother, and his only appearances on the course have come in the TGL indoor league.
