Tiger Woods has undergone «successful» fusion surgery on his right ankle following his recent withdrawal from the Masters. Woods, 47, pulled out during the third round of the major at Augusta because of plantar fasciitis.
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MastersWoods withdraws from The Masters09/04/2023 AT 11:52 «Earlier today, Tiger underwent a subtalar fusion procedure to address his post-traumatic arthritis from his previous talus fracture,» said a statement on Woods’ social media channels. «It was performed by Dr Martin O'Malley at HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York.
He has determined the surgery to be successful. »Tiger is recovering and looks forward to beginning his rehabilitation." It is not clear when Woods will return to the course.