""Life update - I've had some nagging hip pain for a handful of months," Thomas said in a statement posted on social media. "After some time off and worsening symptoms, an MRI showed I had a disc problem that needed to be treated." Thomas said he had a successful microdisectomy at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York Thursday and has already been released from the hospital. The 32-year-old, who is ranked 8th in the Official World Golf Rankings, won the RBC Heritage this past season (his 18th career Tour win), and had eight top-10 finishes in 2025."
""I want to be very smart and patient in letting my disc fully heal so it isn't an issue again, Thomas said. "I'm very lucky that the game of golf allows us to play at a high level for a long time, and that's what I plan on doing - this procedure will allow me to do that injury free in the future.""
Justin Thomas underwent a microdiscectomy after months of nagging hip pain and an MRI revealed a disc problem that required treatment. The surgery took place at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and he has been released. Thomas is ranked eighth in the Official World Golf Rankings, won the RBC Heritage for his 18th PGA Tour victory, and posted eight top-10 finishes in 2025. He will miss events at the start of 2026, including the Hero World Challenge and the Skins Game reboot. Typical recovery from a microdiscectomy is about three months, and Thomas plans rest and rehabilitation aimed at long-term, injury-free play.
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