Following Tiger Woods’ recent car accident, in which the golfer drove into a fire hydrant and his neighbor’s tree, Woods announced on his website today that he won’t play in the 2009 Chevron World Challenge.
Woods cited injuries sustained during the accident as the reason he’s dropping out.
Here’s the complete statement.
Due to injuries sustained in a one-car accident last week, Tiger Woods will be unable to play in the 2009 Chevron World Challenge.
“I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week,” Woods said. “I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I’m very sorry that I can’t be there.”
“We support Tiger’s decision and are confident the strong field and excellent course will provide an exciting week of competition at the Chevron World Challenge, said Greg McLaughlin, Tiger Woods Foundation President & CEO
Woods will not participate in any other tournaments in 2009 and will return to action next year.
