Tiger Woods Injury Update: Golfer Cleared for Pitching After Back Surgery
Tiger Woods posted a video pitching near a green Thursday and said doctors have cleared him to resume golf-related activities:
Woods, 41, underwent a fourth back surgery in April to try to alleviate the pain that has plagued him for more than three years. He has played in just two golf tournaments this year, missing the cut at January's Farmers Insurance Open and withdrawing at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in February.
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Woods has played in just 20 PGA events since the beginning of the 2013 season. He has not played in a major since the 2015 PGA Championship and has not made a cut in a major since the 2015 Masters Tournament.
In May, Woods was also arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Toxicology reports show he had five different drugs in his system at the time of the arrest. Woods said he is currently undergoing treatment to "manage" his medications.
"I'm currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder," he wrote on Twitter. "I want to thank everyone for the amazing outpouring of support and understanding especially the fans and players on tour."
No timetable has been set for his return.
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