Tiger Woods Has a Long and Difficult Road Ahead of Him

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Published: March 19, 2014

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Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he is the two-time defending champion, due to what he has described as “back spasms.”

Woods also released a statement Tuesday afternoon through his website, TigerWoods.com,

I personally called Arnold today to tell him that, sadly, I won't be able to play in his tournament this year. I would like to express my regrets to the Orlando fans, the volunteers, the tournament staff and the sponsors for having to miss the event. Unfortunately, my back spasms and the pain haven't subsided.

It's too early to know about the Masters, and I will continue to be evaluated and work closely with my doctors. I feel badly that I won't be able to play in this great tournament this week.

Woods’ back issues became evident last August at The Barclays, but Tim Rosaforte told Golf Central Tuesday night that his sources have stated that Woods’ back pain actually began as far back as the Memorial Tournament in June 2013.

If Rosaforte’s sources are correct, then it would appear as if Woods has been struggling with these back issues for nine months now.

Within that time frame, Woods has also taken several long breaks from the game, some of which have lasted up to six weeks. Yet, these breaks have seemingly done very little to rid Woods of his back pain.

With the start of the Masters now just 22 days away, Woods is facing trouble on two fronts.

First and foremost, there is a major question as to whether Woods will even be able to play at Augusta, and if so, how much will his game be hampered by the back spasms?

Secondly, it is unlikely that Woods will be able to prepare much, if at all, for the Masters while attempting to give his back time to heal before the first major of the season.

Speaking on Golf Channel Tuesday night, Rosaforte also stated that Woods hasn't been seen hitti...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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