Tiger Woods has recently undergone yet another back surgery to remove a disc fragment that was pinching his nerve.
On Tuesday, Woods’ team announced that the 45-year-old golfer recently underwent “a microdiscectomy procedure to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was pinching his nerve after experiencing discomfort following the PNC Championship.”
Doctors believe that he had a successful surgery and “expect him to make a full recovery,” according to a message shared on Woods’ Twitter.
Woods said, “I look forward to begin training and am focused on getting back out on Tour.”
He will not be competing at the Farmers Insurance Open later this month. He will also not take part in the Genesis Invitational in February.
In 2014, Woods underwent his first back surgery for a pinched nerve. He then underwent a second microdiscectomy in 2015, missing the Wyndham Championship. However, the pain persisted so he had to undergo a third back surgery shortly after.
The athlete’s team announced in 2017 that Woods underwent a fourth back surgery “to alleviate ongoing pain in his back and leg.
Just recently, Woods appeared on PNC Championship along with his 11-year-old son, Charlie, who impressed everyone with his shot on the first day of the event.
As soon as Charlie finished up the hole, Woods had a big smile on his face and gave his son a high five. He said, “That’s your first eagle,” according to ESPN.
Woods and Charlie went on to start the second day of the tournament strong, with the dad making an eagle and putting the team just four shots from the lead, according to PEOPLE.
Woods told reporters, “I don’t think words can describe it. Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I. It’s memories for a lifetime.” Justin and Mike Thomas won the event, despite Woods and Charlie’s valiant efforts.
