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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 undergoes back surgery to replace collapsed disc in spine — 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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