Rory McIlroy expects Tiger Woods to make quick recovery from latest back surgery

McIlroy anticipates that Woods will return in time for the US Masters

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods (Kenny Smith/Richard Sellers/PA).

Rory McIlroy is confident 15-time major winner Tiger Woods will make a swift recovery from his fifth back operation.

Woods underwent surgery to remove a pressurised disc fragment after feeling discomfort during the PNC Championship in December.