March 11, 2025: Achilles Tendon Injury

Tiger Woods underwent surgery after rupturing his left Achilles tendon during training at home. Dr. Charlton Stucken performed a minimally invasive repair, expecting a full recovery.

September 13, 2024: Back Surgery

Woods had microdecompression surgery on his lower back to alleviate nerve impingement, hoping to reduce back spasms and pain experienced during the 2024 season.

April 19, 2023: Ankle Surgery

Post-traumatic arthritis in his right ankle, caused by a 2021 car wreck, led Woods to undergo a subtalar fusion procedure, deemed successful by Dr. Martin O'Malley.

April 9, 2023: Withdraws from Masters

Woods withdrew from the Masters due to reaggravated plantar fasciitis, missing the final rounds.

February 23, 2021: Injuries from Car Crash

A severe car crash in Southern California resulted in significant orthopedic injuries to Woods' right lower extremity, requiring emergency surgery.

December 23, 2021: Another Back Procedure

Woods underwent his fifth back procedure, a microdiscectomy, to relieve nerve pain, with a recovery time of 2½ to 3 months.

August 20, 2019: Left Knee Surgery

An arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, the fifth surgery on that knee, was performed to address ongoing issues.

April 20, 2017: Back Surgery

Woods announced successful back surgery to relieve chronic pain, aiming to return to a normal life and professional golf.

February 3, 2017: Back Spasms

Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic due to back spasms, unrelated to previous nerve issues.

October 28, 2015: Follow-up Back Procedure

A follow-up procedure was performed to relieve discomfort after previous back surgeries.

September 16, 2015: Back Surgery Again

Woods underwent a second microdiscectomy surgery, hoping to return by early 2016.

April 1, 2014: Back Surgery

Woods missed the Masters after a microdiscectomy for a pinched nerve, returning later in the summer.

March 18, 2014: Back Spasms

Lingering pain forced Woods to skip the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

March 2, 2014: Back Issues

Woods withdrew from the final round of the Honda Classic due to back problems.

March 11, 2012: Left Achilles Tendon Injury

Woods withdrew from the WGC-Cadillac Championship due to an Achilles tendon injury.

May 12, 2011: Knee and Achilles Issues

Woods withdrew from the Players Championship after nine holes due to knee and Achilles problems.

April 26, 2011: Left MCL Sprain and Achilles Strain

Woods missed the Wells Fargo Championship after sustaining injuries during the Masters.

2010: Neck Injury

Woods withdrew from the Players Championship with a neck injury, later diagnosed as an inflamed facet joint.

2008-09: Torn Right Achilles Tendon

Woods revealed he tore his right Achilles in 2008 and reinjured it several times in 2009.

2008: Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

After finishing second at the Masters, Woods had knee surgery, returning to win the U.S. Open.

2007: Ruptured ACL

Woods ruptured his ACL but chose to delay surgery, winning five of his next six events.