Tiger Woods undergoes successful back surgery, eyes comeback Story by Jane AISO  Tiger Woods, the legendary 15-time major champion, revealed on Friday that he underwent surgery to correct a nerve impingement in his lower back. At 48, Woods has not participated in competitive golf since missing the cut at the Open Championship in July. "The surgery went smoothly, and I’m hopeful it will relieve the back spasms and pain that plagued me throughout most of the 2024 season," Woods announced in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. "I’m focused on...