Tiger Woods will miss first his Masters in two decades
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Tiger Woods announced Tuesday he would not participate in the upcoming Masters after undergoing surgery to address a pinched nerve in his back. In a statement, Woods called the tournament he has won four times, "very special," adding that he may have to miss other events as well while rehabbing.
"This is frustrating, but it's something my doctors advised me to do for my immediate and long-term health," he said.
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