Posted April 1, 2014, 12:05 pm |

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Tiger Woods to miss Masters Tournament

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Tiger Woods will miss the Masters Tournament for the first time in his professional career.

According to a release today on his web site, Woods had surgery Monday for a pinched nerve that has been bothering him for several months. The four-time Masters champion is expected to be out of action for the next few weeks.

“After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done,” Woods said in a statement.

“I’d like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters,” Tiger added. “It’s a week that’s very special to me. It also looks like I’ll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy.

“I’d also like to thank the fans for their support and concern. It’s very kind and greatly appreciated. This is frustrating, but it’s something my doctors advised me to do for my immediate and long-term health.”

Masters chairman Billy Payne on Tiger's withdrawal:

"Tiger was gracious in keeping us updated of his condition and making us aware of his decision. We wholeheartedly offered our best wishes for his immediate and long-term recovery. Tiger will be in our thoughts and will be missed by our patrons and all of us at the Masters Tournament next week. He is one of our most decorated champions and we look forward to his healthy return in 2015 and beyond."

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Year	Place	Score	Round				Money
Year	Place	Score	1	2	3	4	Money
2013	4	-5	70	73	70	70	$ 352,000
2012	40	+5	72	75	72	74	$ 32,000
2011	4	-10	71	66	74	67	$ 330,667
2010	4	-11	68	70	70	69	$ 330,000
2009	6	-8	70	72	70	68	$ 242,813
2008	2	-5	72	71	68	72	$ 810,000
2007	2	+3	73	74	72	72	$ 541,333
2006	3	-4	72	71	71	70	$ 315,700
2005	1	-12	74	66	65	71	$ 1,260,000
2004	22	+2	75	69	75	71	$ 70,200
2003	15	+2	76	73	66	75	$ 93,000
2002	1	-12	70	69	66	71	$ 1,008,000
2001	1	-16	70	66	68	68	$ 1,008,000
2000	5	-4	75	72	68	69	$ 184,000
1999	18	+1	72	72	70	75	$ 52,160
1998	8	-3	71	72	72	70	$ 89,600
1997	1	-18	70	66	65	69	$ 486,000
1996	60	+6	75	75			$ 0
1995	41	+5	72	72	77	72	$ 0

Tiger Woods to miss Masters Tournament

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