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Match host Tiger Woods was pressured to drag out of this week’s Hero World Problem attributable to a foot damage that’s “making it tough to stroll.” The 46-year-old golfer final performed on the British Open in St. Andrews in July. He was set to return to motion after a brief hiatus with the PGA Tour-sanctioned occasion beginning on the Albany Golf Course on Thursday. The 15-time main champion stated he developed plantar fasciitis, which is an irritation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, in his proper foot, whereas making ready for the annual charity occasion.
“In preparation and apply for this week’s Hero World Problem, I’ve developed plantar fasciitis in my proper foot, which is making it tough to stroll,” Woods stated in a press release posted on his Twitter deal with on Monday.
World quantity 29 Sepp Straka has been named as Woods’ substitute.
Woods, nevertheless, intends to nonetheless compete in two tournaments subsequent month — a made-for-TV exhibition occasion and the PNC Championship alongside his son Charlie.
“After consulting with my docs and trainers, I’ve determined to withdraw this week and concentrate on my internet hosting duties. My plan remains to be to compete in The Match and the PNC Championship,” the assertion added.
The exhibition event is scheduled for December 10, whereas the PNC Championship is scheduled for every week afterward December 17-18.
Woods sustained severe accidents on his proper leg throughout his February 2021 automotive accident.
The Hero World Problem contains a 20-player discipline and no minimize.
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