Tiger Woods breaks his silence after back surgery
Tiger Woods has broken his silence after undergoing back surgery. The legendary golfer underwent lumbar microdecompression surgery at a medical facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, to relieve pinched nerves. The procedure performed by Dr. Shiraz Kureshi from the hospital for a special operation was the sixth operation in the forest in the last decade.
\ “The operation went smoothly, and I hope that this will help relieve cramps and pain that I experienced for most of the 2024 season,” Woods announced on social networks on Friday. “I’m looking forward to starting my rehabilitation and getting ready to get back to normal life, including golf,” he added.
This latest surgery comes after a difficult period for Woods, who has faced numerous health issues, including ongoing problems caused by a serious car accident in February 2021. Despite these obstacles, Woods’ competitive spirit never faltered.
Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the 18th hole during day two of the 152nd British Open Championship at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 19, 2024. Woods breaks silence after suffering… Read more Warren Little/Getty Images
He played five tournaments in the 2024 season despite battling back spasms. Despite finishing in 60th place, it was his 24th consecutive Masters appearance. Unfortunately, he had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational in the first round due to illness, and missed out on qualifying for the U.S. Open and British Open.
Woods\’ history of back surgeries is extensive. He has undergone several microdiscectomy procedures – in 2014, twice in 2015, and once again in 2020 – as well as a spinal fusion surgery in April 2017 that many thought would end his career. Defying those expectations, he made a spectacular return to competitive golf within a year, winning the Tour Championship in 2018, his 15th major title at the Masters in 2019, and his 82nd PGA Tour title, tying Sam Snead’s record. He also won the Zozo Championship that same year.
Earlier this week, Woods competed in the Nexus Cup presented by the TGR Foundation at Liberty National in New Jersey. Woods won’t play golf again this year, but he’s eyeing the Hero World Challenge in early December, an event that benefits his foundation.
Woods isn’t expected to pick up a competitive golf club until the end of the year, or at least until the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas in December. Fans of the sport will be anxiously awaiting the return of the legendary athlete, who is expected to undergo a difficult rehabilitation, but as he has shown us time and time again, that won’t stop him for long.
