Tiger Woods has been advised he may very well be out of motion for a complete yr, after the 15-time main champion underwent surgical procedure for an ankle damage on Wednesday. Woods’ surgical procedure got here simply over every week after he was compelled to withdraw from the Masters.

The 82-time PGA Tour champion was competing in simply his second occasion of 2022, as he continues to adapt to life as a part-time golfer. Woods confirmed he would not be finishing a full seasonal schedule having suffered life-changing accidents in a automotive accident in February 2021.

Since making a long-awaited return finally yr’s Masters, Woods has performed in 5 aggressive occasions, and withdrawn from two. Prior to pulling out halfway by way of the third spherical of this yr’s occasion, {the golfing} nice was seen uncomfortably limping across the Augusta fairways.

On Wednesday Woods’ workforce confirmed on social media that he had since been handled for the problem. The assertion learn: “Earlier today, Tiger underwent a subtalar fusion procedure to address his post-traumatic arthritis from his previous talus fracture.

“It was performed by Dr Martin O'Malley at HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York City. He has determined the surgery to be successful. Tiger is currently recovering and looks forward to beginning his rehabilitation.”

It stays to be seen when Woods will return, but when fellow PGA Tour pro-turned-surgeon Bill Mallon’s prediction is something to go by, followers could have a prolonged wait. Taking to Twitter, Mallon mentioned: “Tiger can be in both a forged, a splint, or a boot for a time period – its on the surgeon's discretion. 

He will doubtless get round utilizing a rolling stroller, during which you relaxation your knee on a padded floor, bend your knee, and that leg will roll alongside. It normally takes 6 weeks to three months for the fusion to take impact, and Tiger could have restricted weight-bearing throughout that point, which once more can be on the surgeon's discretion, and likewise will depend on how the fusion is therapeutic.