Tiger Woods Pushed Through Back Spasms On The Golf Course. But Is It Safe?
Tiger Woods Pushed Through Back Spasms On The Golf Course. But Is It Safe?
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BY ERIN MARIE/FEB. 16, 2024 2:48 PM EST
Tiger Woods\’ 2024 season got off to a challenging start as he returned to the PGA Tour this week after nearly a year away. The athlete explained that he began experiencing back spasms while playing the last few holes of the Riviera Country Club event — back spasms that launched his ball into a cluster of trees during the 18th hole (via ESPN). Recounting the incident, Woods told the outlet, \”Well, my back was spasming the last couple holes and it was locking up.\” Ultimately, Woods completed the round with a score of 1-over 72. This weekend, however, he\’ll have the chance to redeem himself.
Woods is not unfamiliar with back spasms. Following an automobile accident in 2021 that left the star with fractures in his right leg and a severely injured ankle (via NBC Sports), Woods received fusion surgery in April of 2023 for post-traumatic arthritis. The 48-year-old champion stated that while he experienced back spasms during his recovery, it had been quite some time since a spasm came on during a game.
