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Justin Thomas Cleared for All Golf Activity After November Back Surgery

The 16-time PGA Tour winner shared driver swings on Instagram, signaling progress toward competition without committing to a date.

Overview

  • Thomas said follow-up imaging and consultations with his doctor and team led to medical clearance for full golf activity.
  • He underwent a microdiscectomy in November to address a lower-spine disc issue that had caused hip pain.
  • Practice videos showed him taking full swings with a driver, indicating he has resumed on-course work.
  • No tournament return has been announced, though he previously mentioned eyeing the PGA Tour’s Florida swing.
  • The 32-year-old, currently ranked No. 12 in the world, last competed at the Ryder Cup in late September and won the 2025 RBC Heritage.