Woods withdraws from US Open

Tiger Woods has confirmed he will not feature at the US Open at Oakmont next week as he continues his recovery from a back injury.

The former world number one had hoped to feature in the major after being registered for the competition, even though he’s not played competitively since last August.

However, ongoing back problems, after three previous operations, mean Woods will be taking no part in the tournament.

He wrote on his official website: “While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I am not physically ready to play in this year’s U.S. Open and the Quicken Loans National. I am making progress, but I’m not yet ready for tournament competition.

“I want to thank everyone for their continued support. The positive texts, emails and calls I have received have been incredible. I want to wish Mike Davis, Diana Murphy, the USGA, the players and everyone at Oakmont a very successful week.”

The latest setback has further questioned if Woods will be able to make the US playing team for the Ryder Cup in September against Europe and now it looks highly likely he will have to settle for his non-playing, vice-captaincy role.

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