Tiger Woods has announced he will not be taking part in next week's US Open at Congressional due to his knee and Achilles injuries not healing in time.
Announcing that he needs to listen to his doctors, Woods has decided to focus on the long term and get himself fully fit. He still expects to play again by the end of the month, but I wouldn't be surprised if this return date is flexible.
Despite the loss of Woods at one of golf's blue-ribbon events, commentators tend to agree with the former world number one's decision not to attend in the hope he can reach full fitness and be a serious contender at future tournaments.
Golf needs a fit and healthy Tiger Woods because the longer he continues performing at less than 100 per cent, the more diminishing his aura becomes and the less formidable he appears to be - not only to golf fans but, more importantly, to the players now overtaking him in the world rankings.
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