Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery; 15-time major champion will miss Torrey Pines and Riviera

The 15-time major champion will not compete at this month's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines or at next month's Genesis Invitational at Riviera after undergoing surgery to remove a fragment of disc that had been affecting a nerve in his back. The Masters, which Woods has won on five occasions, begins on April 8

Tiger Woods on Tuesday said he underwent a procedure to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was pinching a nerve in his back.

Doctors said the surgery was a success and the 15-time major champion is expected to make a full recovery.

"I look forward to begin training and am focused on getting back out on Tour," said Woods, who has 82 career wins on the PGA Tour.

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Woods said he experienced back pain during last month's PNC Championship. The recent microdiscectomy was the 45-year-old American's fifth back surgery.

While he will not be competing at Torrey Pines or Riviera, Woods will still serve as tournament host for the Genesis Invitational in Southern California.

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He has won the Masters on five previous occasions and his focus will be on returning to fitness ahead of the even which gets underway on April 8.

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