Tiger Woods is taking a break from golf
In a statement Woods said, "Right now, I need a lot of work on my game, and to still spend time with the people that are important to me ... I do, however, expect to be playing again very soon."
Here's the full statement Woods posted on his website:
The last two weeks have been very disappointing to me, especially Torrey, because I never want to withdraw. Unfortunately, lately injuries have made that happen too often.
This latest injury is not related to my previous surgery. I am having daily physical therapy and I am feeling better every day.
Right now, I need a lot of work on my game, and to still spend time with the people that are important to me. My play, and scores, are not acceptable for tournament golf. 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. Next week I will practice at Medalist and at home getting ready for the rest of the year. I am committed to getting back to the pinnacle of my game. I'd like to play The Honda Classic -- it's a tournament in my hometown and it's important to me -- but I won't be there unless my game is tournament-ready. That's not fair to anyone. I do, however, expect to be playing again very soon.
I want to thank the fans in Phoenix and San Diego. They were amazing. I greatly appreciate everyone's support.
Most recently, Woods withdrew from the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California, on Thursday after 11 holes because of lower back pain.
As we highlighted on Tuesday, Tiger Woods' world golf ranking has fallen to 62, the lowest since his first full season on the PGA Tour in 1996.