Tiger Woods is withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational because of a neck injury, delivering a big blow to the Orlando tournament that surged in popularity when he played last year.
Woods announced his decision in two posts on his Twitter account Monday.
"Unfortunately due to a neck strain that I've had for a few weeks, I'm forced to withdraw from the API," Woods posted. "I've been receiving treatment, but it hasn't improved enough to play. My lower back is fine, and I have no long-term concerns, and I hope to be ready for The Players."
Woods had the chance to set a PGA record for most career wins at a tournament, racking up eight previous wins at Bay Hill Golf Club & Lodge throughout his career.
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Giants CEO takes leave of absence
San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer will take a leave of absence beginning immediately. Baer, 61, was involved in a public altercation with his wife Pam, 59, in San Francisco on Friday.
The Giants board of directors issued a statement announcing that Baer has requested to take time away from the organization.
TMZ published a video of Baer and his wife, Pam, arguing in a public park over what the couple termed a "family matter." The dispute turned physical when Baer reached for his wife's cellphone. As Baer attempted to grab the cellphone, Pam Baer fell out of a chair and was seen on video screaming, "Oh my God! Help!"
• Dodgers lefthander Clayton Kershaw is making steady progress in his recovery from left shoulder inflammation, but the ace may not be ready to start on Opening Day. On Feb. 20, the the Dodgers' second full-squad workout, Kershaw reported shoulder pain and he's been rehabbing ever since.
