Monday, November 30, 2009

Woods pulls out of own tournament

Tiger Woods in action
Woods has won 14 majors during his glittering career

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Chevron World Challenge, a tournament he has hosted for the past nine years.

The world number one said injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday morning have forced him to pull out.

Woods was found semi-conscious with facial injuries after his car reportedly hit a fire hydrant and tree.

"I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week," the 33-year-old said in a statement on his official website.

"I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I'm very sorry that I can't be there."

Woods also confirmed he will not participate in any further tournaments in 2009, although the next official PGA Tour event does not take place until the new year.

The World Challenge starts on Thursday at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.

Although the $5.75m (£3.495m) tournament is not an official PGA Tour event, it features 12 of the world's top 20 players.

"We support Tiger's decision and are confident the strong field and excellent course will provide an exciting week of competition," said Tiger Woods Foundation President Greg McLaughlin.

Woods, who has won 14 majors and 82 tournaments across the globe, has won the World Challenge four times.

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