By Canadian Press

Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet set to undergo back surgery

Jul 24, 2018 | 9:00 AM

Canadian pro golfer Graham DeLaet says he’ll miss another 6-12 months following back surgery.

DeLaet said on Twitter that he will undergo microdiscectomy surgery, the same procedure he had on a different disc in 2011.

“I’ve exhausted every other option and I know from past experience that this will give me the chance to compete at my best again,” DeLaet said in a statement.

The 36-year-old native of Weyburn, Sask., underwent stem-cell treatment on his back in January. He hasn’t played in a PGA Tour event since last October.

“Recent imaging has shown that my stem-cell injection treatment from last year has not helped regenerate my L4-L5 disc and in fact has gotten worse since the procedure,” he said.

Health

Saskatchewan warned of helium supply cut because of Middle East war

9h ago

Fire

PAFD investigating morning house fire

9h ago

Out of this World

WATCH: Canadian Space Agency's first space to Earth video call with Jeremy Hansen

10h ago

DeLaet represented Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics and earned a spot at the 2013 Presidents Cup.

The Canadian Press