(Sports Network) – Tiger Woods will be unable to defend his championship at next week’s AT&T National due to a strain of his left elbow.<\/p>\n
The world’s No. 1 golfer made the announcement Wednesday on his personal website, revealing he has been advised to rest until the British Open.<\/p>\n
“I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain,” Woods said in a statement. “I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I’ll be ready to go for the British Open, and I’m looking forward to playing at Muirfield.<\/p>\n
“I would like to extend my regrets to AT&T, our sponsors and the fans in the Washington, D.C., area. The AT&T National means a lot to me and my foundation. It’s especially difficult not defending at my own tournament. It’s going to be a great event, and I look forward to being there to provide my support.”<\/p>\n
Woods said he had been bothered by some minor discomfort before the U.S. Open Championship. However, he aggravated the injury last week at Merion, where finished in a tie for 32nd at 13-over for his highest score in a major championship as a professional.<\/p>\n
The British Open is scheduled for July 18-21.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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