Tiger Woods will miss the 2017 Masters at Augusta National, announcing on his website that that he’ll miss the first Major of the season for the third time in four years. He also missed it in 2014 and 2016.
‘I did about everything I could to play, but my back rehabilitation didn’t allow me the time to get tournament ready,’ Woods said. ‘I’m especially upset because it’s a special anniversary for me that’s filled with a lot of great memories. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I won my first green jacket.
‘I have no timetable for my return, but I will continue my diligent effort to recover, and want to get back out there as soon as possible.’
Back issues continue to plague the 14-time major champion. After missing 15 months due to two surgeries he returned at the Hero World Challenge in December before missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open in January. He withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic after one round the following week due to back spasms and later withdrew from the Genesis Open and Honda Classic.
He missed the Arnold Palmer Invitational in mid-March and said he had ‘no timetable for my return to golf.’ Two weeks ago Woods made the rounds in NYC to promote his new book, and said that he’s ‘trying’ to be ready for the Masters.
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