Tiger Woods sustained his 7th back surgery this Friday. The lumbar disc replacement was done at the L4/5 level, which Woods recognised as a good decision for his long-term health, especially after battling agonizing pain and mobility issues for years. However, this has crushed his chances of making a return to competitive golf anytime soon. Although heartbreaking, what touched hearts were the messages of Ernie Els and Annika Sorenstam following the surgery, golf legends in their own right.

The 49-year-old’s team shared the health update on Saturday. Right after the news began making waves on the internet, Woods’s on-course rival, Ernie Els, took to Instagram to acknowledge the surgery. Sending prayers for a fast recovery, Els wrote: “ Get better soon, Big cat-all the very best to y

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