Tiger Woods Underwent Another Back Surgery, Won't Return Until 2016
By Michael Shamburger
Tiger Woods announced through his website that he has undergone another back surgery. According to the post, the 14-time major champion underwent a microdiscectomy to remove a part of a disc that was pinching his nerve.
"“Tiger Woods underwent a microdiscectomy late on Sept. 16 at Park City Medical Center,” Dr. Rich said. “With the upcoming offseason, the decision was made to remove a small disc fragment that was pinching his nerve. The microsurgery was a complete success, and he was discharged Thursday night.”"
Woods is coming off of a pretty bad season where he missed the cut in three straight majors after finishing tied for 17th at the Masters.
"“This is certainly disappointing, but I’m a fighter,” Woods said. “I’ve been told I can make a full recovery, and I have no doubt that I will.”"
Earlier this month Woods announced that he would play in the Frys.com Open and was scheduled to play with Matt Kuchar in the Bridgestone America’s Golf Cup, but it seems he won’t be playing in either.
"“I’d like to send my regrets to Frys and all those associated with the America’s Golf Cup,” Woods said. “Those were two events I was really looking forward to playing. I was ready to start the 2015-16 PGA TOUR season at Frys, and I was excited to join my good friend Matt [Kuchar] in Mexico City.”"
Woods finished his season with his best performance of the year at the Wyndham Championship where he finished tied for 10th and led at one point. This is definitely a setback in Woods’ attempt at a return to glory, but he does plan on returning to play in 2016.