Tiger withdraws from two tourneys due to back

[February 11, 2017]  The Sports Xchange

Tiger Woods announced Friday he will not compete in his next two scheduled golf tournaments due to back spasms.

Last week, Woods withdrew from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic because of back spasms -- one day after shooting an opening 5-over-par 77 -- in another setback after a long injury layoff.

Woods will miss next week's Genesis Open and the Honda Classic, which is set to start Feb. 23.

"My doctors have advised me not to play the next two weeks, to continue my treatment and to let my back calm down," Woods said in a statement on his website. "This is not what I was hoping for or expecting. I am extremely disappointed to miss the Genesis Open, a tournament that benefits my foundation, and The Honda Classic, my hometown event. I would like to thank Genesis for their support, and I know we will have an outstanding week."

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