Tiger Woods retires from Masters.
The five-time champion was in fact forced to leave due to physical problems, according to the organizers.
"Due to a physical problem - explained a spokesman for the event -, Tiger Woods has officially decided to withdraw from the Masters, after completing seven holes of the third round".
"I'm disappointed to have had to withdraw due to my worsening plantar fasciitis. Thank you to the fans and @TheMasters who have shown me so much love and support. Good luck to today's players!"
Thus, on Twitter, Tiger Woods after the announcement of his withdrawal made by the organizers of the Masters.
It's the second time in the past year that Woods has been forced to withdraw from a major tournament due to injury.
The 15-time Major winner, who now competes in a limited number of events on the PgaTour instead betting on a chance to compete in the Majors, speculated before the tournament that this could be one of his last Masters.
"I don't know how many others I have in me - Woods said last Tuesday.
where he shared the 47th place, defining his 72-hole course as "a sort of victory".
And also last November, Woods cited plantar fasciitis in his right foot when he withdrew from the 'Hero World Challenge' event in the Bahamas.
where he shared the 47th place, defining his 72-hole course as "a sort of victory".
And also last November, Woods cited plantar fasciitis in his right foot when he withdrew from the 'Hero World Challenge' event in the Bahamas.