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Tiger Woods announces he will not play in the 2017 Masters
Tiger Woods released a statement on his website on Friday night confirming that he will not play in the 2017 Masters, because he’s not “tournament ready.” It’s the second year in a row that the four-time Green Jacket winner will not tee it up at Augusta National for The Masters, and it’s been 20 years since his 12-stroke victory in 1997.
Here’s his statement in its entirety:
Unfortunately, I won’t be competing in this year’s Masters. I did about everything I could to play, but my back rehabilitation didn’t allow me the time to get tournament ready. I’m especially upset because it’s a special anniversary for me that’s filled with a lot of great memories. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I won my first green jacket.
I have no timetable for my return, but I will continue my diligent effort to recover, and want to get back out there as soon as possible.
I’d like to pass along my regrets to Billy Payne, the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons, that I won’t be there. I will be at the Champions Dinner and I look forward to seeing a lot of old friends.
Augusta National has been a very important place to me and my family for over 20 years, and while I’m disappointed, it will be good to be back there Tuesday.
The last we saw of Woods in competition was at the 2017 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, where he withdrew after 18 holes due to spasms in his lower back — a location that’s been surgically operated on three times.
Woods says he has “no timetable” for his return to competitive golf.
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GolfWRX is live from the 2018 Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana, where, among other things, a giant three-legged crocodile roams.
Now in it’s second year, the tournament’s unique two-man team format has attracted a wealth of top talent, including 10 of the top 14 golfers in the OWGR. We’re on the scene snapping bag pictures and have five galleries from TPC Louisiana’s range Tuesday. We also have a look inside Ryan Ruffels bag, a peek at Jimmy Walker’s putter, a look in Brooks Koepka’s bag, and more!
Let’s dig in.
Well, this certainly is interesting, Xinjun Zhang. Not sure about the context, but not something you traditionally see on a PGA Tour driving range…
Hard not to love Ryan Ruffels’ 009M
Look’s like Michael Greller is enjoying some well-earned relaxation
Ryan Palmer boldly going where few Tour pros dare to: serif font
Roman numeral loft stamping? Savage grind? We like your style, Bud Cauley
Is this a new Wilson Staff PMP wedge prototype or a one-off thing for Ricky Barnes?
Finally, Whitney comes to a wedge
Ham & egg!
Jimmy Walker’s silver Spider
Our Tour Photographer risking the wrath of Bubba (we assume he had permission)
Tuesday’s Photos
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 1
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 2
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 3
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 4
- 2018 Zurich Classic – Tuesday Pt. 5
Special Galleries
- Ryan Ruffels WITB
- Jimmy Walker’s putter
- Justin Rose testing new putter shaft
- Patrick Reed – WITB
- David Duval – WITB
- Brooks Koepka – WITB
- Marc Turnesa – WITB
- Andrew Landry (updated with new iron shafts) – WITB
- Emiliano Grillo – WITB
Discussion: See what GolfWRX Members are saying about the photos in our forums
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As a business based in the Detroit metro area, GolfWRX is happy to hear this: the Motor City could be getting a PGA Tour event.
With the PGA Tour’s 2019-2020 schedule expected in the weeks ahead, the Detroit News reports the Tour could announce (Detroit-based) Quicken Loans will sponsor an event at Detroit Golf Club. The company ceased sponsorship of the former Quicken Loans National in Washington, D.C. last year.
The Detroit News quotes a source with knowledge of the Tour’s scheduling discussions as saying an official announcement is near.
While the Tour, Quicken Loans, and Detroit Golf Club are mum on the matter, Quicken Loans’ statement to the paper last year made clear the company’s intention to bring a tournament to the city.
“As we look to the future, we remain interested in exploring ways to highlight the energy and revitalization taking place in Detroit…A prime golf event, featuring the world’s best players, is certainly something we would be interested in pursuing as a way to showcase our great American city.”
If the Detroit tournament takes the calendar spot of the The National, it would be contested in late June/early July. Additionally, with the PGA Championship’s move to may next year, there’s some speculation the Detroit event could be contested in August.
As mentioned, we know the PGA Championship is moving to May in 2019. Additionally, The Players will move to March, TPC Southwind will take over WGC hosting duties from Firestone Country Club, and the FedEx Cup Playoffs will wrap before start of football season.
We’ll have to wait (eagerly) for official word on the Detroit event.
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GolfWRX is live from the 2018 Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana (par 72; 7,425 yards), designed by Pete Dye with consultants Steve Elkington and Kelly Gibson.
The Zurich Classic is a unique event on the PGA Tour because it’s not an individual stroke-play event. Instead, the format consists of two-man teams playing best-ball on Thursday and Saturday, and alternate-shot on Friday and Sunday.
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Last year, Cameron Smith and Jonas Blixt won the event after four playoff holes against Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown. The Smith/Blixt duo will be back to defend their title, and the Kisner/Brown pairing will be back avenging their loss.
Other notable pairings in the field include Daniel Berger/Gary Woodland, Wesley Bryan/Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed/Patrick Cantlay, John Daly/Rory Sabbatini, Jason Day/Ryan Ruffels, David Duval/Jim Furyk, Tony Finau/Daniel Summerhays, Sergio Garcia/Rafa Cabrera Bello, J.B. Holmes/Brand Snedeker, Matt Kuchar/Bubba Watson, Louis Oosthuizen/Charl Schwartzel, Sean O’Hair/Jimmy Walker, Pat Perez/Jason Dufner, Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson, Jordan Spieth/Ryan Palmer, Justin Thomas/Bud Cauley and more!
Check out our photos from the event below!
Tuesday’s Galleries
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 1
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 2
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 3
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 4
- 2018 Zurich Classic: Tues. Pt. 5
Special Galleries
- Ryan Ruffels WITB
- Jimmy Walker’s putter
- Justin Rose testing new putter shaft
- David Duval – WITB
- Brooks Koepka – WITB
- Marc Turnesa – WITB
- Andrew Landry (updated with new iron shafts) – WITB
- Emiliano Grillo – WITB
Discussion: See what GolfWRX Members are saying about the photos in our forums
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Jim H
Apr 4, 2017 at 11:46 am
Such a “surprise” announcement
Dave R
Apr 3, 2017 at 9:42 pm
OMG who cares. REALLY !!
Tom54
Apr 3, 2017 at 7:48 pm
I understand he say he is not tournament ready but I don’t know why he doesn’t go have some fun, play the best he can and give fans who still love him the opportunity to watch him. If he would open up and be honest and not really care about what he shoots he would gain a lot of credibility and humility. We all know how great he was no denying that. But I agree that the secrecy around him and his injuries is a bit troubling
ButchT
Apr 3, 2017 at 6:46 pm
I think his withdrawing is comical.
Pilko
Apr 3, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Personally I think it’s the correct decision for Tiger and for golf, as much as I like the phenomena of Tiger playing and even better at the Masters. It’s beneficial to golf that the week isn’t centred around another ‘Tiger Return’ and instead we can see other stories break through. Added to this I don’t feel like we are getting the whole story about Tiger and something is being hidden about his condition.
JR
Apr 2, 2017 at 9:06 am
who really gives a chit about tiger anymore?? He is toast, done, kaput!!
ND Hickman
Apr 2, 2017 at 5:09 am
Seriously, can we please do away with the SHANK and LOL prefix on article pictures. It’s petty and simply plays up to the Tiger-basher crowd.
BB
Apr 2, 2017 at 11:49 am
Are you seriously triggered by a Tiger Woods article being shanked? SMH
ND Hickman
Apr 3, 2017 at 8:49 am
Nope, I’ve said it was a silly addition since day one. It literally serves no purpose other than trolling.
Lc
Apr 1, 2017 at 7:48 pm
Just don’t understand people guy was dominate and great to watch just as any athlete that’s purely competitive and not for the money. He had no other impact on my life nor any of the others that try to bash him.
Lc
Apr 1, 2017 at 7:44 pm
Ball licker…lol…I get it…lol… funny…read article about a guy and that’s what comes to ur mind. Lol….
KJ
Apr 1, 2017 at 1:40 pm
Sad to see such a great player have the game taken away from him b/c of injuries. He should start to think about taking an extended leave of absence and just rest his back for another year. Let it heal as much as possible. Give it one more go and if it doesn’t work out, retire.
Tom
Apr 1, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Jack’s record is safe.
Reebs
Apr 1, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Aprils fool?
BC
Apr 1, 2017 at 11:23 am
He knew he wouldn’t be playing. He has been history for a long time now.
Shallowface
Apr 1, 2017 at 11:04 am
There are things that cannot be bought, even if one has a billion dollars.
Rich Douglas
Apr 1, 2017 at 10:42 am
Of COURSE he isn’t playing. Neither am I. And both had the same probability: zero.
ooffa
Apr 1, 2017 at 6:54 am
BTW he’s not playing in The Players Championship, The British Open, The PGA or the US Open.
I hope I didn’t scoop your news team with these revelations.
Fat Perez
Apr 1, 2017 at 6:52 am
Shocker!!! Lol!
The dude
Apr 1, 2017 at 6:01 am
The real question….when will he retire…this year or next.
Shallowface
Apr 1, 2017 at 11:06 am
Never. It’s irrelevant.
The dude
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:59 am
But …that Bridgestone ball..and TM protos…
TONEY P
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:42 am
Wasn’t something we didn’t know. Tiger will be missed. Maybe some others should get out too.
Mark
Apr 1, 2017 at 5:03 am
And tomorrow is Sunday. Yawn.
Mr Muira
Apr 1, 2017 at 4:57 am
At least Elvis Presley has the decency to rock up.
Johnnylongballz
Apr 1, 2017 at 3:46 am
No announcement was necessary.
Wedge Chunk
Apr 1, 2017 at 12:47 am
Arnold Palmer wont be there either.
clowone
Apr 1, 2017 at 4:07 am
Too soon man, too soon
Bert
Apr 1, 2017 at 8:46 am
Callous comparison.
Looper
Apr 1, 2017 at 2:44 pm
Out of bounds man!!!
Big Mike
Mar 31, 2017 at 11:51 pm
He is done. Great memories of the Tiger of old but today’s Tiger has been tamed by mother nature and physical limitations. Thank you Tiger for the memories and all you have done for the game. Wishing you the best
Moonman
Mar 31, 2017 at 11:19 pm
I heard Tiger is going to play next year at the Masters. Cant wait!!!!!!
Jason
Mar 31, 2017 at 10:26 pm
Maybe he could just be an Honorary Starter.
Dat
Mar 31, 2017 at 10:08 pm
close the comments, this is gonna get ugly.
ooffa
Mar 31, 2017 at 8:52 pm
Of course he’s not. No one thought he would.
JR
Apr 1, 2017 at 12:00 am
except tiger ball lickers