Overview
- Woods said he underwent an L4/L5 lumbar disc replacement in New York performed by Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi, calling it the right decision for his health after scans showed a collapsed disc, fragments and a compromised spinal canal.
- Replying to Jupiter Links GC on X, he promised to be present for every TGL match, including the Jan. 13 home opener, without committing to playing.
- He confirmed he would not attend his Pebble Beach TGR events this week, and his status for the Hero World Challenge and the PNC Championship has not been announced following the procedure.
- General recovery estimates cited in reports range from roughly 6–12 weeks for light activity to several months for full exertion, with spine specialist Dr. Kern Singh warning that age and extensive surgical history complicate a return to peak performance.
- Commentators including Johnson Wagner and Dan Rapaport voiced doubt he will contend again at the highest level, as his impending eligibility for the PGA Tour Champions at age 50 presents an alternative path.