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Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery to replace collapsed disc in spine

The 15-time major winner had lumbar disk replacement surgery on Friday after experiencing pain in his lower back.

Tiger Woods has undergone back surgery, having not played since The Open in 2024 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 - 09:25

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Tiger Woods has announced he has undergone back surgery to replace a collapsed disc in his spine.

The 15-time major winner had lumbar disk replacement surgery on Friday after experiencing pain in his lower back.

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