Tiger Woods has undergone another back surgery, announcing Saturday evening on social media that his latest back procedure was performed Friday in New York after doctors discovering a collapsed disc in his back. Woods was already sidelined from playing golf after rupturing his Achilles this spring.

“After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with doctors and surgeons to have tests taken,” Woods explained. “The scans determined that I had a collapsed disck in L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal. I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back.”

Woods has recovered from multiple back surgeries throughout his career, though they have certainly compounded on one another over time. While Tiger’s statement referred to the surgery as successful, no timetable was offered for a potential return to golf.

Already rehabilitating following surgery for a torn Achilles that cost him the entire 2025 season, Woods last played golf in TGL, the simulator league he runs alongside Rory McIlroy. Fans were hopeful he would return for the second season when it begins at the end of December. However, October back surgery seemingly make Woods’ participation in this TGL campaign unlikely, and it certainly puts his status for the 2026 major championship season in doubt.