Tiger Woods has undergone back surgery after an injury-hit 2024 season. A statement on Woods’ official X account said the 15-time major winner underwent microdepression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in the lower back on Friday. Dr Sheeraz Qureshi, of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, performed the surgery and deemed it to be successful.
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Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will partner world No 1 Scottie Scheffler in a made-for-TV match against LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka later this year. The match between two of the biggest names on the PGA Tour and two of the highest-profile LIV Golf players will be held in Las Vegas in mid-December, although the exact date, venue and format have yet to be announced.
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Rory McIlroy says he is aiming to “cut back” on his tournament schedule in the future after a congested 2024 programme which will have seen him compete in 27 events by the end of the year. The 35-year-old was speaking after posting a closing 66 to tie for ninth place at The Tour Championship in Atlanta.
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Xander Schauffele held off the challenge of Justin Rose to win the 152nd Open Championship at the end of a captivating week at Royal Troon. The American hit a stunning bogey-free six-under 65 to finish on nine under, two clear of his playing partner Rose, who shot a 67 in a fascinating duel in breezy conditions. It is a second major title in three months for 30-year-old Schauffele, who becomes the first player to win The Open and US PGA Championship in the same year since Rory McIlroy in 2014.
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Shane Lowry will go into the final round of The Open just three shots off the lead held by American Billy Horschel. Lowry he was bitterly disappointed to card a six-over 77 in brutal conditions. Horschel is one clear of a group of six players including former major champions Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele.
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