"Tiger Woods turned 50 in December. He's four months removed from disk replacement surgery in his lower back - the same back that has endured six other operations, including spinal fusion in 2017. Woods won't be taking part in this week's Genesis Invitational, a tournament he has hosted since 2020, as he continues to recover from that procedure. The 15-time major championship winner told reporters at Riviera Country Club on Tuesday that he has been able to start taking full golf shots during his training."
"Right? Well, a reporter asked Woods quite simply, "Is the Masters off the table for you?" Woods gave an even simpler answer. "No," he said without hesitation or further elaboration. He did give a slight smile after a brief pause, for what that's worth. It should come as no surprise that Woods would be doing everything he can to be able to play April 9-12 at Augusta National. He has won the event five times, most recently in 2019."
Tiger Woods is four months removed from lower-back disk replacement surgery and has a history of six prior operations, including a 2017 spinal fusion. He has resumed taking full golf shots in training but continues to experience a sore back that creates significant uncertainty about an April return to the Masters. Woods missed the entire 2025 season and is skipping the Genesis Invitational while he recovers. At age 50, he is exploring the Champions Tour where cart use is permitted, an accommodation not allowed on the regular PGA Tour. His five Masters titles and recent efforts to return underscore the stakes of his recovery.
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