Tiger Woods will miss next month's U.S. Open , stretching his run without a major title for six years.
No. 3 in the world revealed that he will not compete in Pinehurst , he continues his rehabilitation following back surgery in March.
As a result, from Tiger Woods to participate in the Masters for the first time in his career hindered . His last U.S. PGA Tour tournament in the WGC - Cadillac Championship March 9
"The U.S. Open is very important to me , and I know it will be a great week , " said the 38 -year-old superstar wrote on his official website .
" Despite missing the first two professional, and several other important game , I am still very optimistic about this year and my future ."
Since the U.S. Open marked the sixth win in 2008 , players will miss - his 14th and last major success.
He missed the 2011 U.S. Open with a knee injury in Bethesda , Maryland .
Woods recently admitted in March that he shot wide from surgery has hit his goal is to re- ignite his Jack Nicklaus 's record of 18 Grand Slam chase to stop him.