Tiger Woods has suffered a further injury setback after confirming that he has undergone "successful" surgery on his back to try and limit "pain and a lack of mobility".

The 15-time major winner had lumbar disk replacement surgery after he experienced pain in his lower back, the second time he has undergone back surgery in just over a year and at least the seventh he has had during his career.

Woods' surgery was performed on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, with the 49-year-old still yet to confirm any timeframe for his latest rehabilitation or any proposed date for a potential return to competitive action.

In a statement released on social media, Woods said: "After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with Doctors and Surgeons to have te

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