World number three Dustin Johnson underwent knee surgery on Thursday but is expected to make a full recovery and will return to golf later this year, his management team said.
A statement from Johnson's management said the former world number one had undergone a procedure in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to repair cartilage damage in his left knee.
"He is now resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery before returning to competition later this fall," the statement said.
"The procedure is considered routine and similar in nature to his prior right knee surgery in December of 2011."