Woods calls latest back surgery 'a good decision'

Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, the 15-time Major champion announced on Oct 11.

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The veteran American golfer said that he had the successful operation — his seventh back surgery and his second in just over a year on Oct 10 in New York.

"After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with doctors and surgeons to have tests taken," he said in a statement.

"The scans determined that I had a collapsed disc in L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal. I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back."

The operation adds to an extensive medical history for Woods, who has endured a string of surgeries on his back, knees, leg and Achilles over the past decade.