Tiger Woods Pulls Out Of Tournament Benefiting His Foundation

Tags:

Tiger Woods,TV One,News,Golf
  • PRINT
 
 
enlarge
  • Tiger Woods takes in the action courtside during game three of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 9, 2009 Orlando
  • Tiger Woods poses at the Tiger Woods Video Game launch party
  • Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren take in the action during game four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 11, 2009

1/3

  • Getty Images

    Tiger Woods takes in the action courtside during game three of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 9, 2009 Orlando
  • Getty Images

    Tiger Woods poses at the Tiger Woods Video Game launch party
  • Getty Images

    Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren take in the action during game four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 11, 2009
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: November 30, 2009 2:59 PM EST
LAST UPDATED: November 30, 2009 4:01 PM EST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Tiger Woods will not play in the 2009 Chevron World Challenge, a tournament that benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation, the golfer announced on his Web site on Monday.

“I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week,” Woods said in a statement. “I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I’m very sorry that I can’t be there.”

Last week, Woods sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital after running over a fire hydrant outside his house and striking a tree with his car.

“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,” Tiger Woods Foundation President & CEO Greg McLaughlin said in a statement.

According to the statement on Woods’ Web site, he will not participate in any other tournaments this year.

He “will return to action next year,” the post on his site read.

Woods was also set to serve as the host of the Chevron World Challenge.

Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on and now!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Do You Think?

Who was the best dressed at the ‘Valentine’s Day’ premiere?

  • Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel arrive at the premiere of’Valentine’s Day,’ Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, LA, February 8, 2010
     
  • Julia Roberts arrives at the premiere of ‘Valentine’s Day’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, Calif.
     
  • Jessica Biel arrives at the premiere of ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, February 8, 2010
     
  • Jessica Alba arrives at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 8, 2010
     
  • Jennifer Garner steps out at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 8, 2010
     
  • Emma Roberts shines at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 8, 2010
     
  • Anne Hathaway opts for a blue dress at the premiere of ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, February 8, 2010
     
voteview results & comments