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Tiger Woods To Skip U.S. Open
The Washington Post is reporting the famous golfer won't make the tournament in Bethesda next week.
The Washington Post is reporting that Tiger Woods won't play in the U.S. Open, set for June 13-19 at Bethesda's Congressional Country Club.
Woods initially announced via Twitter and his website that he was in the high-profile golf championship.
Woods made the statement on his website, citing a ligament sprain to his left knee and a mild strain to his left Achilles tendon.
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"I am extremely disappointed that I won't be playing in the U.S. Open, but it's time for me to listen to my doctors and focus on the future," Woods said in the statement. "I was hopeful that I could play, but if I did, I risk further damage to my left leg. My knee and Achilles tendon are not fully healed. I hope to be ready for AT&T National, the next two majors and the rest of the year."
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