48-year-old Tiger Woods undergoes 6th back surgery for nerve impingement, aiming for 8-12 week recovery.

Tiger Woods, 48, has undergone microdecompression surgery on his lower back to address nerve impingement, marking his sixth back surgery. The procedure aims to relieve pain and spasms that plagued him during the 2024 season. Woods hopes for a recovery period of 8 to 12 weeks, allowing him to resume normal activities, including golf. His last competitive appearance was at the British Open in July 2024, following a series of health setbacks.