Tiger Woods says his injured back needs rest after casting significant doubt over his hopes of a Masters title defence by pulling out of next week's elite Players Championship due to a back injury
Tiger Woods says his injured back needs rest after casting significant doubt over his hopes of a Masters title defence by pulling out of next week's elite Players Championship due to a back injury
7 March 2020
Woods' agent announced earlier today he would skip the so-called unofficial fifth major, which he has won twice.
Following up on social media, Woods says it was not an easy decision but he has to listen to his body and properly rest when needed.
He says his back is simply not ready for play next week and he's sad to miss one of the best events of the season.
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