Tiger Woods Feb 18, 2023; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Tiger Woods reacts before hitting from the tenth hole tee during the third round of The Genesis Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Tiger Woods, who endured a painful Masters tournament that saddened millions of golf fans, underwent surgery Wednesday to help alleviate his health issues.

Woods’ Twitter account tweeted a statement announcing the surgery.

“Earlier today, Tiger underwent a subtalar fusion procedure to address his post-traumatic arthritis from his previous talus fracture,” the statement read.

“It was performed by Dr. Martin O’Malley at HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York City. He has determined the surgery to be successful. Tiger is currently recovering and looks forward to beginning his rehabilitation.”

Woods, 47, has been hobbled by injuries in recent years, primarily stemming from a serious car accident in early 2021. Videos of him hobbling around Augusta National during the Masters went viral and raised new concerns about his health.

Woods withdrew from the Masters before the third round resumed April 9, citing issues with plantar fasciitis.

The 15-time majors winner shot 3-over in the two rounds he completed, barely making the cut.

Golf fans wished Woods well on Twitter, but many wondered what it means for his future in the sport.

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