Woods decides to take a break

US great wants to improve game before returning to competitive golf


Afp February 12, 2015
Woods, who has plummeted to 62 in the world rankings, said he does not know when he will tee off again in a tournament, just the latest hiccup in a turbulent career marked by marital infidelity and mounting injuries. PHOTO: AFP

LOS ANGELES: Fallen world number one Tiger Woods is taking a break from tournament golf in a bid to get his faltering game back in shape after the worst round of his career.

In a statement posted on his website, Woods said the last fortnight – which included a disastrous 82 at the Phoenix Open and a mid-round withdrawal at Torrey Pines – had been "very disappointing."

Woods, who has plummeted to 62 in the world rankings, said he does not know when he will tee off again in a tournament, just the latest hiccup in a turbulent career marked by marital infidelity and mounting injuries.

But he does not know when he will tee off again in a tournament.

"My play and scores are not acceptable for tournament golf,” said Woods. Like I've said, I enter a tournament to compete at the highest level, and when I think I'm ready, I'll be back."

 

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