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Tiger Woods announced Friday he won't be able to participate in the Genesis Open or the Honda Classic as previously scheduled because of lingering back spasms. The injury caused him to withdraw from his last start, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, last week.
The 14-time major champion provided a statement to his official website about the decision, which comes at the recommendation of his medical team.
"My doctors have advised me not to play the next two weeks, to continue my treatment and to let my back calm down," Woods said.