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Per Tiger Woods: Will Miss Masters Due to Back Surgery
Posted on 4/1/14 at 10:56 am
Posted on 4/1/14 at 10:56 am
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Jonathan Jones ?@jjones9 58s
Not April Fool's joke RT @TigerWoods: Sad to say I’m missing the Masters. Thanks to the fans for so many kind wishes LINK
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Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he has undergone a successful microdiscectomy for a pinched nerve that has been hurting him for several months.
The surgery was performed Monday in Park City, Utah, by neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rich.
The procedure was successful, but Woods will be unable to play in the Masters Tournament, instead requiring rest and rehabilitation for the next several weeks.
"After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done," Woods said.
"I'd like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters," Tiger added. "It's a week that's very special to me. It also looks like I'll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy.
"I'd also like to thank the fans for their support and concern. It's very kind and greatly appreciated. This is frustrating, but it's something my doctors advised me to do for my immediate and long-term health."
Woods will begin intensive rehabilitation and soft-tissue treatment within a week. Healing and recovery times differ for each individual based on many physiological factors, but Woods could begin chipping and putting, after assessment by his doctors, in three weeks.
The goal is for Tiger to resume playing sometime this summer. The repetitive motion from golf can cause this injury, and Woods could have sustained further damage if he had continued to play. There should be no long-lasting effects from the surgery, and it should not impact the longevity of his career.
"It's tough right now, but I'm absolutely optimistic about the future," Woods said. "There are a couple [of] records by two outstanding individuals and players that I hope one day to break. As I've said many times, Sam and Jack reached their milestones over an entire career. I plan to have a lot of years left in mine."
This post was edited on 4/1/14 at 11:00 am
Posted on 4/1/14 at 10:57 am to undecided
Sobel just tweeted it as well
I am not thinking this is a joke....not everyone gives a shite about "April Fools"...
I am not thinking this is a joke....not everyone gives a shite about "April Fools"...
Posted on 4/1/14 at 10:59 am to NorthshoreTiger76
Espn reporting it too
That sucks
That sucks
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:00 am to The Sad Banana
If it's on the internet then it has to be true
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:00 am to undecided
Well the Masters just lost a lot of TV viewers..
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:00 am to undecided
Years of using PHD's will eventually take a negative toll on the body.
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:01 am to Cosmo
Yup surgery on a pinched nerve.
I thought surgery can frick up your back more
I thought surgery can frick up your back more
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:01 am to GhostofCrowell
Bad news: We won't get to see a GOAT candidate play in America's best tournament.
Good news: Coverage will be much more tailored to golf.
Good news: Coverage will be much more tailored to golf.
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:02 am to Choupique19
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This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 8:41 am
Posted on 4/1/14 at 11:02 am to undecided
I'm not watching the masters now
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