Overview
- An MRI following months of hip and back symptoms revealed a disc and nerve issue that led to the procedure.
- The minimally invasive operation was performed Thursday at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, and he has since been released.
- He said he will miss some events to start 2026 and will listen to his body rather than target a specific comeback event.
- Doctors told him minor rehabilitation should begin in about three weeks, with a possible two-month playing window he intends not to rush.
- The world No. 8 closed 2025 with a win at the RBC Heritage, three runner-up finishes, Ryder Cup appearances, and a tie for seventh at the Tour Championship.