LOS ANGELES: Superstar golfer Tiger Woods announced on his website Thursday (Friday in Manila) that he has undergone a fourth back surgery to alleviate pain, one that likely sidelines him until October.

“The surgery went well, and I’m optimistic this will relieve my back spasms and pain,” said Woods, who hasn’t played competitive golf since pulling out of the Dubai Desert Classic on February 3 with back spasms.

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