Back Surgery

Tiger Woods puts season on hold after having back surgery for fifth time

The 15-time major winner last played at the PNC Championship in December, where he felt "discomfort" in his back.

A statement on his social media channels said he has had a "procedure to remove a pressurised disc fragment that was pinching his nerve".

Doctors said the surgery was successful but Woods, 45, will miss a number of PGA Tour events.

"I look forward to begin training and am focused on getting back out on Tour," he said.

Woods has more back surgery

The 41-year-old said in a statement he had an operation to alleviate "ongoing pain in his back and leg".

"The surgery went well, and I'm optimistic this will relieve my back spasms and pain," the 14-time major winner announced on his official website.

"When healed, I look forward to getting back to a normal life, playing with my kids, competing in professional golf and living without the pain I have been battling so long."

Woods has not played competitively since withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic at the start of February due to back spasms.