Woods goes under the knife again
Tiger Woods has had another operation on his back, a month after undergoing surgery for the second time in 18 months, the former world number one confirmed on Friday.
The 14-time major winner went under the knife in Utah on Wednesday to relieve some discomfort on his troublesome back.
"It's one of those things that had to be done," Woods said on his website.
"I have an outstanding team of doctors, and I'll be back as soon as I can."
No timeframe was given on his return.
He was expected to attend but not play in the Hero World Challenge Albany in the Bahamas from December 2-6, but after his latest procedure, whether or not he attends remains to be seen.
Woods has slipped to 351st in the world and has struggled with injuries over the last two years. He had microdiscectomy surgery in March 2014 and again on September 16 to correct a fragmented disk.
"Tiger is doing well, and we expect him to make a full recovery," Dr. Charles Rich said.
Woods remains hopeful of returning to action in the new year.
"My family and the fans concern and support have helped a lot," Woods added.
"I'll be back, and I'll be ready to compete."
Latest
-
PGA ChampionshipJustin Thomas pays tribute to caddie Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay after his US PGA victory
Phil Mickelson’s former bagman gave Thomas a crucial pep talk after he shot 74 on Saturday.
-
PGA ChampionshipTommy Fleetwood confident he is ‘coming out the other side’ after dip in form
Fleetwood finished in a tie for fifth at the US PGA Championship.
-
PGA ChampionshipEmotional Justin Thomas credits his experience for US PGA victory
Thomas also won the 2017 US PGA at Quail Hollow.
-
PGA ChampionshipJustin Thomas eclipses Will Zalatoris in play-off to claim second US PGA title
The former world number one’s victory equalled the biggest comeback in US PGA history.
-
PGA ChampionshipRory McIlroy’s Sunday charge at US PGA Championship ends in disappointment
McIlroy’s closing 68 in Tulsa was followed by him declining to speak to waiting reporters.
-
PGA ChampionshipPaul McGinley says Tiger Woods deserves better than to be a ‘ceremonial golfer’
The 46-year-old withdrew from a major championship for the first time in his professional career at Southern Hills.
-
PGA ChampionshipMito Pereira with three-shot lead at US PGA as Tiger Woods withdraws
It is the first time in his career that Woods has withdrawn from a major.
-
PGA ChampionshipMatt Fitzpatrick relishing chance at securing first major title
A third round of 67 means Fitzpatrick trails leader Mito Pereira by three shots at the US PGA Championship.
-
PGA ChampionshipTiger Woods withdraws from US PGA following his worst round at event
The American made the halfway cut with a shot to spare at Southern Hills, but struggled to a nine-over-par 79 in the third round.
-
PGA ChampionshipRory McIlroy suffers early blow to slip further back at PGA Championship
After a run of five straight pars McIlroy pulled his tee shot to the par-three sixth into the water and ran up a double-bogey five.