Johnson, whose Masters title defence ended in a
missed cut last month, said his decision to sit out the May
13-16 AT&T Byron Nelson in McKinney, Texas, came after the knee
discomfort he occasionally experiences returned.
"After consultation with my team and trainers, I feel it is best
that I remain at home and focus on my rehabilitation work,"
Johnson said in a statement.
"I am not pleased about this situation, as I was really looking
forward to playing this week."
Johnson has competed twice on the PGA Tour since his
unsuccessful Masters title defence, earning a share of 13th
place at the following week's RBC Heritage followed by a tie for
48th at the Valspar Championship.
The PGA Championship, which is the year's second major, is May
20-23 in Johnson's native South Carolina at Kiawah Island
Resort's Ocean Course.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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