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Ex-world champion Tiger Wood's season ended by back injury

Credit: Reuters

The former world number one Tiger Woods has announced that he will not play golf again this year due to a back injury.

The 39-year-old, who has won 14 majors, said he hopes to be fit enough to compete again early next year.

It is the second time he had undergone back surgery in 18 months.

This is certainly disappointing, but I'm a fighter. I've been told I can make a full recovery, and I have no doubt that I will. This is unfortunate, but these things happen. I've been injured before and played again. It won't be any different this time.

– Tiger Woods