Tiger Woods to sit out 2014 US Open
I’m still unable to play competitive golf, says the American.
The 14-time major winner announced on his website that he is skipping next month’s US Open while he continues his rehabilitation.PHOTO: AFP
LOS ANGELES:
Tiger Woods will miss his second major championship of 2014 as he struggles to return to form following back surgery earlier this year.
The 14-time major winner announced on his website Wednesday that he is skipping next month’s US Open while he continues his rehabilitation.
“Unfortunately, I won’t be there because I’m not yet physically able to play competitive golf,” said Woods.
“I’d like to convey my regrets to the USGA leadership, the volunteers and the fans that I won’t be at Pinehurst.
“The US Open is very important to me, and I know it’s going to be a great week. Despite missing the first two majors, and several other important tournaments, I remain very optimistic about this year and my future.”
Woods has not competed since the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March and this is the sixth major championship the American has missed because of injuries.
Woods shot a third round 66 at the WGC-Cadillac to vault back into contention but struggled with back pain in the final round on March 9. Three weeks later, he underwent microdiscectomy surgery to alleviate a pinched nerve in his back.
The 38-year-old also missed four months of the 2011 season with knee and Achilles injuries.
In 2008, Woods won the US Open at Torrey Pines golf course in San Diego while playing on a broken leg. He then underwent surgery that resulted in him being out for eight months and missing the PGA Championship and The Open Championship that season.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2014.
Tiger Woods will miss his second major championship of 2014 as he struggles to return to form following back surgery earlier this year.
The 14-time major winner announced on his website Wednesday that he is skipping next month’s US Open while he continues his rehabilitation.
“Unfortunately, I won’t be there because I’m not yet physically able to play competitive golf,” said Woods.
“I’d like to convey my regrets to the USGA leadership, the volunteers and the fans that I won’t be at Pinehurst.
“The US Open is very important to me, and I know it’s going to be a great week. Despite missing the first two majors, and several other important tournaments, I remain very optimistic about this year and my future.”
Woods has not competed since the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March and this is the sixth major championship the American has missed because of injuries.
Woods shot a third round 66 at the WGC-Cadillac to vault back into contention but struggled with back pain in the final round on March 9. Three weeks later, he underwent microdiscectomy surgery to alleviate a pinched nerve in his back.
The 38-year-old also missed four months of the 2011 season with knee and Achilles injuries.
In 2008, Woods won the US Open at Torrey Pines golf course in San Diego while playing on a broken leg. He then underwent surgery that resulted in him being out for eight months and missing the PGA Championship and The Open Championship that season.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2014.