The 47-year-old American was not included this Wednesday in the official list of 156 participants of the event, which will be held in Oak Hill (New York State) from May 18 to 21, which includes the great favorites such as the Spanish jon rahmAugusta Masters champion.
The lowering of woodswinner of 15 Grand Slam tournaments, was anticipated since he had to undergo further surgery last month on his right leg, severely damaged in his serious 2021 car accident.
The intervention took place 10 days after his participation in Augusta, the first “Major” tournament on the calendar, where the Californian withdrew shortly before the last day due to pain caused by worsening plantar fasciitis.
The medical statement stated that Surgery was “successful” but did not disclose Tiger’s recovery timeframe which, due to the physical consequences of the accident, basically limits his appearances to Grand Slam tournaments.
In addition to Jon Rahm, who will be chasing his first PGA Championship title, the entry list also includes 18 LIV Golf playersthe circuit financed by Saudi Arabia and great rival of the PGA, including the Americans Phil Mickelson and dustin johnson.
The entrance Tiger Woods out of PGA Championship due to injury was first published on newspaper TODAY.
