Tiger - Another Back Surgery, Out at Least 6 Months

[PowderedToastMan]

If the procedure works, Tiger still has a shot at playing. Tiger's best golf was played with a sizeable lateral shift and really fast hands, both of which he'll likely need to employ in a new swing to compensate for loss of motion.

 

The amount of work it will take might not even be worth it, especially with the prospect of re-injury, but he could still put together a decent golf game. He hasn't swung a club like that in 10+ years though, so it's a big ask.

[bscinstnct]

Hey, hey,

 

Maybe it ain't over.

 

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-undergoes-back-surgery-expected-to-miss-rest-of-season

 

According to Woods' site, the operation was performed by Dr. Richard Guyer of the Center for Disc Replacement at the Texas Back Institute. This is the fourth back operation that Woods has undergone. He first had back surgery prior to the 2014 Masters, then two more surgeries in the fall of 2015.

"After he recovers from surgery, he will gradually begin his rehabilitation until he is completely healed," Guyer said. "Once that's accomplished, his workouts will be geared to allowing him to return to competitive golf.

"If you are going to have single-level fusion, the bottom level is the best place for it to occur. Some individuals are born with one less vertebrae, which would be similar to someone who had a single-level fusion," Guyer added.

The statement also said patients typically return to full activity in six months. That would put Woods, 41, on pace for a return in late October when a new PGA Tour season would be underway.

"You can continue to try and do the band-aid approach, but if you want that healthy, active lifestyle, it was recommended that this is the way to go at this point and the doctor was very pleased with the result," Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN. "Tiger kind of feels a weight off his shoulders as this is a path to recovery."

[2putttom]

Hey, hey,

 

Maybe it ain't over.

 

http://www.golfdiges...-rest-of-season

 

 

According to Woods' site, the operation was performed by Dr. Richard Guyer of the Center for Disc Replacement at the Texas Back Institute. This is the fourth back operation that Woods has undergone. He first had back surgery prior to the 2014 Masters, then two more surgeries in the fall of 2015.

 

"After he recovers from surgery, he will gradually begin his rehabilitation until he is completely healed," Guyer said. "Once that's accomplished, his workouts will be geared to allowing him to return to competitive golf.

 

"If you are going to have single-level fusion, the bottom level is the best place for it to occur. Some individuals are born with one less vertebrae, which would be similar to someone who had a single-level fusion," Guyer added.

 

The statement also said patients typically return to full activity in six months. That would put Woods, 41, on pace for a return in late October when a new PGA Tour season would be underway.

 

"You can continue to try and do the band-aid approach, but if you want that healthy, active lifestyle, it was recommended that this is the way to go at this point and the doctor was very pleased with the result," Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN. "Tiger kind of feels a weight off his shoulders as this is a path to recovery."

:swoon: ....yes it is.

[KYMAR]

Hey, hey,

 

Maybe it ain't over.

 

http://www.golfdiges...-rest-of-season

 

 

According to Woods' site, the operation was performed by Dr. Richard Guyer of the Center for Disc Replacement at the Texas Back Institute. This is the fourth back operation that Woods has undergone. He first had back surgery prior to the 2014 Masters, then two more surgeries in the fall of 2015.

 

"After he recovers from surgery, he will gradually begin his rehabilitation until he is completely healed," Guyer said. "Once that's accomplished, his workouts will be geared to allowing him to return to competitive golf.

 

"If you are going to have single-level fusion, the bottom level is the best place for it to occur. Some individuals are born with one less vertebrae, which would be similar to someone who had a single-level fusion," Guyer added.

 

The statement also said patients typically return to full activity in six months. That would put Woods, 41, on pace for a return in late October when a new PGA Tour season would be underway.

 

"You can continue to try and do the band-aid approach, but if you want that healthy, active lifestyle, it was recommended that this is the way to go at this point and the doctor was very pleased with the result," Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN. "Tiger kind of feels a weight off his shoulders as this is a path to recovery."

 

"We Mean it this time!"

[bscinstnct]

Hey, hey,

 

Maybe it ain't over.

 

http://www.golfdiges...-rest-of-season

 

 

According to Woods' site, the operation was performed by Dr. Richard Guyer of the Center for Disc Replacement at the Texas Back Institute. This is the fourth back operation that Woods has undergone. He first had back surgery prior to the 2014 Masters, then two more surgeries in the fall of 2015.

 

"After he recovers from surgery, he will gradually begin his rehabilitation until he is completely healed," Guyer said. "Once that's accomplished, his workouts will be geared to allowing him to return to competitive golf.

 

"If you are going to have single-level fusion, the bottom level is the best place for it to occur. Some individuals are born with one less vertebrae, which would be similar to someone who had a single-level fusion," Guyer added.

 

The statement also said patients typically return to full activity in six months. That would put Woods, 41, on pace for a return in late October when a new PGA Tour season would be underway.

 

"You can continue to try and do the band-aid approach, but if you want that healthy, active lifestyle, it was recommended that this is the way to go at this point and the doctor was very pleased with the result," Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN. "Tiger kind of feels a weight off his shoulders as this is a path to recovery."

 

"We Mean it this time!"

 

TW has gone

 

Bionic!

 

 

 

 

 

I'm thinking he picks up a few MPH on his SS after this.

 

We can rebuild him,

 

 

[puttingmatt]

Hey, hey,

 

Maybe it ain't over.

 

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-undergoes-back-surgery-expected-to-miss-rest-of-season

 

According to Woods' site, the operation was performed by Dr. Richard Guyer of the Center for Disc Replacement at the Texas Back Institute. This is the fourth back operation that Woods has undergone. He first had back surgery prior to the 2014 Masters, then two more surgeries in the fall of 2015.

"After he recovers from surgery, he will gradually begin his rehabilitation until he is completely healed," Guyer said. "Once that's accomplished, his workouts will be geared to allowing him to return to competitive golf.

"If you are going to have single-level fusion, the bottom level is the best place for it to occur. Some individuals are born with one less vertebrae, which would be similar to someone who had a single-level fusion," Guyer added.

The statement also said patients typically return to full activity in six months. That would put Woods, 41, on pace for a return in late October when a new PGA Tour season would be underway.

"You can continue to try and do the band-aid approach, but if you want that healthy, active lifestyle, it was recommended that this is the way to go at this point and the doctor was very pleased with the result," Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN. "Tiger kind of feels a weight off his shoulders as this is a path to recovery."

 

Hope for the best, but realistically, at some point, you have to hang em up. Professionally.

Competitive golf is too much. Get pain free, move into another phase of your career, All the

Greats had more to give the game after they stopped competing. His legacy is intact.

[KYMAR]

Did he get the bionic eye too? I mean how helpful would that be in identifying ho's from 1000 yards?

[bscinstnct]

Did he get the bionic eye too? I mean how helpful would that be in identifying ho's from 1000 yards?

 

Think he already had that tech fusion but even more robust

 

[dwboston]

When Tiger recovers from the surgery he should go see Jimmy Ballard. It worked for Rocco with his back problems.

[disco111]

DATELINE 2022 - THE GOLF CHANNEL

 

The Golf channel is pleased to announce that Tiger Woods has successfully undergone his 12th back surgery and all indications point to his return to golf for the 2023 Masters.as the honorary starter with no less than Gary Player, who by the way, will attempt to do 10 pushups before teeing off. Should be an epic and historic sight.

 

Golf fans can hardly wait for this to happen, and it will be telecast via smart phone internet loop mobile transmogrify. After the tournament, Tiger is scheduled to fly to Antarctica, where he will open his newest golf course called "The 5 iron Club", along with a new hotel and spa.

[Strike Force]

 

You should address the scar tissue that accumulates and changes the motor patterns and creates muscle inhibition, which leads to restricted range of motion.

 

Tiger has a lot of scar tissue in his head that would need to be overcome too.

[dciccoritti]

Tiger's attempt to get healthy and back on Tour mirrors the way he played this great game. NO QUIT

 

Why do many of us still have hope. It's because we've been spoiled by tremendous displays of NO QUIT throughout his career.

 

It's all we've ever seen. It's all we know :-)

[Fischputza]

Why would anybody listen to sleazy Steinberg?

[farmer]

If the procedure works, Tiger still has a shot at playing. Tiger's best golf was played with a sizeable lateral shift and really fast hands, both of which he'll likely need to employ in a new swing to compensate for loss of motion.

 

The amount of work it will take might not even be worth it, especially with the prospect of re-injury, but he could still put together a decent golf game. He hasn't swung a club like that in 10+ years though, so it's a big ask.

Remember the "Power V"? A little lateral move, not so much rotation, as I recall the pics from GD. When he comes back?, I recommend Hawaii, skip the coast tournaments, a couple in the desert, then a couple in Florida to run up to the Masters. If Steiny thinks a trip to Dubai is a good idea, choke him to his knees.

[PostandGhost]

You girls need to stop all the hating. The doctors told Hogan he might not walk again after his accident. A few years later, in 1953, he only lost one tournament, won every major he entered, all at the age of 41. If Hogan can do that, then Tiger can comeback from this and win 5 majors in a single year.

[2putttom]

You girls need to stop all the hating. The doctors told Hogan he might not walk again after his accident. A few years later, in 1953, he only lost one tournament, won every major he entered, all at the age of 41. If Hogan can do that, then Tiger can comeback from this and win 5 majors in a single year.

:cheesy: ....

[ray9898]

I wish him the best, I have some issues with sciatic pain and it is debilitating at times. Hopefully this will remedy the ongoing pain and allow him to adapt his game to fit his medical limitations.

[Choclab]

Very sad day for the game. Despite the haters that seem to congregate on this forum, golf without tiger won't be the same.

Golf has been without Tiger for a couple of years now and has been just fine.

[ebrasmus21]

Long live Tiger

[CaptainRook]

notah has officially lost all credibility

[justasgood]

I've hesitated to give my "proffessional" opinion on this subject, but I think now is the time:

 

At best, Mr. Woods can only hope to get out for a casual nine riding in a modified club car that minimizes any jarring to his spine. In my experience and based on the nature of this and past surgeries, Tiger won't ever hit a golf ball over 200 yrds in one swing.

 

So let's put this to rest as my conclusion is based on solid experience.

[bladehunter]

If I'm Joe LaCava, I'd be on the phone wth Lydia Ko tonight.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/www.golfdigest.com/story/joe-lacava-has-turned-down-caddie-offers-sticking-with-tiger-woods/amp

 

 

Why ? Staying with tiger is more of a sure fire gig than going to Lydia.

[bladehunter]

I've hesitated to give my "proffessional" opinion on this subject, but I think now is the time:

 

At best, Mr. Woods can only hope to get out for a casual nine riding in a modified club car that minimizes any jarring to his spine. In my experience and based on the nature of this and past surgeries, Tiger won't ever hit a golf ball over 200 yrds in one swing.

 

So let's put this to rest as my conclusion is based on solid experience.

 

 

Lol. Ok. 200? Nah. Maybe not over 3 bills. Watkins on the golf channel just gave his account of the same surgery Except he had two fused. Late in his 50s. He said he hit drivers in 6 months. Why wouldn't tiger IF the surgery is a success ?

[nbg352]

Very sad day for the game. Despite the haters that seem to congregate on this forum, golf without tiger won't be the same.

Golf has been without Tiger for a couple of years now and has been just fine.

Fine perhaps, but still, it won't be the same.

[justasgood]

I've hesitated to give my "proffessional" opinion on this subject, but I think now is the time:

 

At best, Mr. Woods can only hope to get out for a casual nine riding in a modified club car that minimizes any jarring to his spine. In my experience and based on the nature of this and past surgeries, Tiger won't ever hit a golf ball over 200 yrds in one swing.

 

So let's put this to rest as my conclusion is based on solid experience.

 

 

Lol. Ok. 200? Nah. Maybe not over 3 bills. Watkins on the golf channel just gave his account of the same survey. Except he had two fused. Late in his 50s. He said he hit drivers in 6 months. Why wouldn't tiger IF the surgery is a success ?

 

I'm telling you, you have to believe me.

 

Right now I am out of town and on a whim, I stayed at a Holiday Inn. The amount of expertise and insight I have gained is unimaginable.

 

 

[nbg352]

I've hesitated to give my "proffessional" opinion on this subject, but I think now is the time:

 

At best, Mr. Woods can only hope to get out for a casual nine riding in a modified club car that minimizes any jarring to his spine. In my experience and based on the nature of this and past surgeries, Tiger won't ever hit a golf ball over 200 yrds in one swing.

 

So let's put this to rest as my conclusion is based on solid experience.

Backs are like golf clubs. They're not the same for everyone.

Sorry your experience was a dismal one. My own back surgery seems to have turned out much better than yours and it is possible and according to some doctors interviewed about Tigers prognosis, probable that he will be able to play golf again at a high level.

Backs are also not like golf clubs. If the back you've got doesn't work for you, you can't just go out and pick up something better........

[gvogel]

You girls need to stop all the hating. The doctors told Hogan he might not walk again after his accident. A few years later, in 1953, he only lost one tournament, won every major he entered, all at the age of 41. If Hogan can do that, then Tiger can comeback from this and win 5 majors in a single year.

 

The correlation is not meaningful. Hogan still had something to prove in 1953. Tiger already has 14 majors.

 

Also, Hogan had a pair of hands that could generate enough club head speed in 1953 to get the job done - and his work ethic was unparalleled in golf. Besides, he had just started his own equipment company, so he had his own wealth on the line.

 

Tiger, on the other hand, probably has all the money that he needs. He is also playing in an era when distance is king, and he needs to be able to use his whole body to keep up with the kids.

 

Not going to happen.

[jmck]

You girls need to stop all the hating. The doctors told Hogan he might not walk again after his accident. A few years later, in 1953, he only lost one tournament, won every major he entered, all at the age of 41. If Hogan can do that, then Tiger can comeback from this and win 5 majors in a single year.

 

The correlation is not meaningful. Hogan still had something to prove in 1953. Tiger already has 14 majors.

 

Also, Hogan had a pair of hands that could generate enough club head speed in 1953 to get the job done - and his work ethic was unparalleled in golf. Besides, he had just started his own equipment company, so he had his own wealth on the line.

 

Tiger, on the other hand, probably has all the money that he needs. He is also playing in an era when distance is king, and he needs to be able to use his whole body to keep up with the kids.

 

Not going to happen.

 

Yep. It's a whole lot easier to make a golf swing with bad legs than a bad back. See for example Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines in 08.

 

How about instead of using Hogan as an example for a remarkable comeback from injury we make a list of the golfers who have won in their 40s after having four back surgeries.

[Shilgy]

Very sad day for the game. Despite the haters that seem to congregate on this forum, golf without tiger won't be the same.

Golf has been without Tiger for a couple of years now and has been just fine.

Fine perhaps, but still, it won't be the same.

Lol, I was about to reply but scrolled down first and saw your post. Does anyone really think the tour is happy with "just fine" versus "with Tiger"? Really?

[mwkbmw]

I don't feel like I'm all that sappy of a guy, but I really can't understand all the hate. Dude went under the knife today. Maybe as you're posting your snarky response.

 

He's not a cartoon character. He's a living breathing human being. I don't care who it is, when I hear someone is going under general anesthesia and having an operation, I think to myself, may it go well. It's a miracle what modern medicine can do for us, but it's not without risk. :: positive vibes :: for the goat.

 

OMG!!! Jack had surgery, too?!!