Susan Tidley
Sport News 24/7Tiger Woods pulls out of the 2011 US Open at Congressional
By Susan Tidley, on 10th June 2011, 16:53 UTC
Former world No 1 Tiger Woods has announced that he will not be competing at this years US Open, which gets under way at the Congressional Country Club on Thursday.
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The American, who has featured in every US Open since 1994 and who won the last of his 14 majors at the 2008 event, sustained a sprain to his left knee and mild strain to his left Achilles tendon during the third round of the US Masters in April.
"I am extremely disappointed I won't be playing in the US Open," Woods said on his personal website.
"But it's time for me to listen to my doctors and focus on the future. I was hopeful I could play but, if I did, I risk further damage to my left leg.
"It's been a frustrating and difficult year, but I'm committed to my long-term health.
"I want to thank the fans for their encouragement and support. I am truly grateful and will be back playing when I can."
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The American, who has featured in every US Open since 1994 and who won the last of his 14 majors at the 2008 event, sustained a sprain to his left knee and mild strain to his left Achilles tendon during the third round of the US Masters in April.
"I am extremely disappointed I won't be playing in the US Open," Woods said on his personal website.
"But it's time for me to listen to my doctors and focus on the future. I was hopeful I could play but, if I did, I risk further damage to my left leg.
"It's been a frustrating and difficult year, but I'm committed to my long-term health.
"I want to thank the fans for their encouragement and support. I am truly grateful and will be back playing when I can."
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