Tiger Out Of Bay Hill, What Does This Mean For Masters?
/Tiger Woods's account Tweeted and posted an item on his website that the Arnold Palmer Invitational is not a possibility due to lingering back issues.
Common sense says this does not bode well for this year's Masters, though it seems playing this week was really going to be more of a test of avoidance of further injury than anything else.
I personally called Arnold today to tell him that, sadly, I won't be able to play in his tournament this year. I would like to express my regrets to the Orlando fans, the volunteers, the tournament staff and the sponsors for having to miss the event. Unfortunately, my back spasms and the pain haven't subsided.
It's too early to know about the Masters, and I will continue to be evaluated and work closely with my doctors. I feel badly that I won't be able to play in this great tournament this week.
**Arnold Palmer's statement:
"I am certainly sorry that Tiger is not able to play. Quite obviously, we will miss having him here this week. He called me to tell me that his back was still giving him a lot of trouble and he didn't feel he should play. I told him I understood and wished him well."
