Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods underwent a microdiscectomy procedure to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was pinching a nerve in his lower back, it was announced Tuesday.
In a statement, Woods said he experienced discomfort following the PNC Championship in December. He is expected to make a full recovery, but the star golfer won't compete in next week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines or The Genesis Invitational at Riviera next month.