Tiger Woods does US a favour and pulls out of Ryder Cup

Woods sidelined with more back problems, but his absence saves Tom Watson a tough decision

Tiger Woods at Valhalla during the PGA Championship
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Tiger Woods will not be play for the US in next month's Ryder Cup after making himself unavailable for selection because of a back injury. Woods had surgery in March but has struggled for form since making his comeback.

"Having played just four tournaments on his return to action following back surgery, and after missing the cut by five shots at the PGA Championship in the wake of his worst 72-hole finish as a professional at the Open last month, Woods informed [Tom] Watson and the PGA of America that he does not wish to be considered for one of the three remaining places," says The Times.

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