Vijay Singh is taking a pass on the Olympics. The Fijian told Golf Channel on Tuesday that he’s planning to skip the men’s Olympic golf tournament out of concerns over the Zika virus in Brazil and throughout Latin America. “I would like to play the Olympics,” said Singh, “but the Zika virus, you know and […]
Jose Maria Olazabal to miss the Masters citing health concerns
March 19, 2016 by
Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal will not compete at Augusta National next month, citing health concerns. The 50-year-old Spaniard, who won green jackets in 1994 and ’99, did not disclose what ails him. “I am sorry to announce that I’m unable to attend this year as I’m not feeling well,” said the former European […]
Tiger Woods withdraws on Sunday at the Bridgestone Invitational citing another back issue
August 3, 2014 by
For Tiger Woods, the 2014 season might be all but over after withdrawing from another PGA Tour event because of injury. Woods, playing in just his third event start since returning from back surgery that kept him out of the Masters and the U.S. Open, pulled out of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday citing a […]
Phil Mickelson withdraws from Memorial citing mental fatigue
June 1, 2012 by
Phil Mickelson likely wouldn’t have been around for the weekend at the Memorial, but after an opening-round 79 (his worst score since in 80 at the 2003 Chrysler Championship), he won’t even be around for Friday’s second round. After playing his last seven holes in 7 over, he withdrew from the tournament citing mental fatigue. […]
