After yesterday’s surgery, Tiger Woods is expected to stay out of the game for at least four weeks. He is expected to miss the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, which starts on May 8 and ends on May 11.

Apparently, Woods had been experiencing knee-pain for almost a year now, and arthroscopic surgery was recommended by all doctors who investigated his condition.

The arthroscopic procedure on his left knee was his third in the past six years.

The operation was scheduled to be completed two days after the Masters, where he finished second, with three shots behind Trevor Immelman. BBC quoted him saying: "I made the decision to deal with the pain and schedule the surgery for after the Masters," as Woods hoped to achieve a Grand Slam of majors this season.

For the surgery procedure, Woods called on the same doctor responsible for his December 2002 intervention, Dr. Thomas Rosenberg. The operation was performed in Park City, Utah and no difficulties were encountered.

“The upside is that I have been through this process before and know how to handle it. I look forward to working through the rehabilitation process and getting back to action as quickly as I can,” Woods said according to the New York Times, expressing his belief that the worst has passed.

His fans have high hopes for a quick recovery and expect him to participate in the United States Open on June 12-15 at Torrey Pines in San Diego.

Tiger Woods remains the world’s number one player and 13-times major winner.