He says he is disappointed to back out of the tournament, which will take place later this week, but is confident the event will be outstanding.
- December 1, 2009
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Citing injuries he suffered from a single car crash he experienced over the weekend, Tiger Woods has dropped out of the Chevron World Challenge, which will take place this week in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Announcing the matter on his website, he writes, "I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week. I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I'm very sorry that I can't be there."
It is stated further on the site that the golfer "will not participate in any other tournaments in 2009 and will return to action next year." Commenting on Woods' withdrawal from the upcoming competition, Greg McLaughlin, Tiger Woods Foundation President & CEO, says, "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."
Woods, 33, had been expected to attend the annual tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., which benefits his Tiger Woods Foundation. The four-day tournament will be kicked off this coming Thursday, December 3.
In related report, Woods also cancels a scheduled news conference for the Tiger Woods Foundation on Tuesday, December 1. Of the matter, Rachel Rees, public relations manager for the foundation, confirms, "The press conference with Tiger Woods previously scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 1:45 P.M. has been canceled. We will provide you with any other press conference updates regarding the Chevron World Challenge field as they become available."
