Tiger Woods Will Not Play at 2014 Masters Due to Back Injury

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Published: April 1, 2014

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Four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods will not play in the 2014 major tournament because of a nagging back injury. Augusta National's storied event won't feature one of golf's all-time greats—and one of the most prolific winners in Masters history.

Woods broke the news on his Twitter account Tuesday:



A story on TigerWoods.com revealed that Woods underwent a procedure on a pinched nerve that had been bothering him:

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.

"I'd also like to thank the fans for their support and concern. It's very kind and greatly appreciated. This is frustrating, but it's something my doctors advised me to do for my immediate and long-term health."

Back spasms have flared up on Woods time and again, especially since last year's FedExCup playoff-opening event, The Barclays.

It takes a lot for Woods to back out of a major. At age 38, his time is running out to catch Jack Nicklaus' all-time mark of 18 major titles. Woods himself has 14, but he hasn't seized any of the four prestigious titles since his epic 2008 U.S. Open triumph at Torrey Pines.

Knee and Achilles injuries kept Woods out of the 2011 U.S. and British Opens, and he missed the Open Championship and PGA Championship in 2008 after winning his 14th maj...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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