Not April Fool's: Tiger Has Surgery, Out Of Masters

I kept reading this April 1 item from TigerWoods.com muttering "say it ain't so Joe," but alas the unfortunate news that Tiger Woods underwent microdiscectomy surgery for a pinched nerve on Monday.

From the report, which was also Tweeted by Tiger.

The surgery was performed Monday in Park City, Utah, by neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rich.

The procedure was successful, but Woods will be unable to play in the Masters Tournament, instead requiring rest and rehabilitation for the next several weeks.

"After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done," Woods said.

"I'd like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters," Tiger added. "It's a week that's very special to me. It also looks like I'll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy.

The item says "the goal is for Tiger to resume playing sometime this summer."