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Tiger Undergoes Back Surgery (Again) To Alleviate Pain

Tiger Woods announced on his website that he has undergone a 4th back surgery to alleviate pain in his back and leg. The operation was performed by Dr. Richard Guyer of the Center for Disc Replacement at the Texas Back Institute.

“The surgery went well, and I’m optimistic this will relieve my back spasms and pain,” Woods said. “When healed, I look forward to getting back to a normal life, playing with my kids, competing in professional golf and living without the pain I have been battling so long.”

Due to previous herniations and three surgeries, Woods’ bottom lower-back disc severely narrowed, causing sciatica and severe back and leg pain. Conservative therapy, which included rehabilitation, medications, limiting activities and injections, failed as a permanent solution, and Woods opted to have surgery. The procedure was a minimally invasive Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS ALIF) at L5/S1. The surgery entailed removing the damaged disc and re-elevating the collapsed disc space to normal levels. This allows the one vertebrae to heal to the other. The goal is to relieve the pressure on the nerve and to give the nerve the best chance of healing.

With an expected recovery time of six months, let’s all hope this latest surgery will allow Tiger to get back to playing golf pain free.

 

Sergio Garcia Wins 2017 Masters

Sergio Garcia won the 2017 Masters Tournament over Justin Rose with a birdie on the first playoff hole.

Here is a tournament summary.


Here is Sergio at the Green Jacket Ceremony in Butler Cabin:

Here is Sergio on the Today Show:

And here is Sergio on Live with Kelly:

Here is Justin Rose’s post-round:

Willett Reveals Champions Dinner Menu

As is tradition, the defending Masters champion sets menu for the Champions Dinner.  2016 Masters Champ Danny Willett has revealed his selection.

In case you can’t read the fine print:

  • Mixed Cottage Pies
  • Sunday Roast – Prime Rib, Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy
  • Apple Crumble – with Vanilla Custard
  • Coffee & Tea – House Coffee Blend & Yorkshire Tea, English Cheese & Biscuits.

How very British.