Tiger Woods will miss the US Open

Tiger Woods will miss his second straight major because of back surgery as he announced yesterday. “Unfortunately, I won’t be there because I’m not yet physically able to play competitive golf,” said Woods, who will miss his sixth major due to injury as a professional. “I’d like to convey my regrets to the USGA leadership, the volunteers and the fans that I won’t be at Pinehurst.–The U.S. Open is very important to me and I know it’s going to be a great week. Despite missing the first two majors, and several other important tournaments, I remain very optimistic about this year and my future.”

FUN FACTS

• Tiger hasn’t golfed since March 9th
• Woods hasn’t won a major since the 2008 US Open.