Woods withdraws From Arnold Palmer Invitational With Neck Strain

Woods withdraws From Arnold Palmer Invitational With Neck Strain By: Francis Joseph Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to an ongoing neck strain. Woods intentionally skipped the Honda Classic last week to rest and prepare for the Palmer, which he recently added to his schedule, and eventually The Players Championship, beginning on March 14. But the 43-year-old was forced to pull out of the former competition on Monday, announcing his injury issue on Twitter. "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 isfine, and I have no long-term concerns, and I hope to be ready for The Players next week. "I'd like to send my regrets to the Palmer family and the Orlando fans. Its connection to Arnold makes it one of my favorite tournaments and I'm disappointed to miss it." "Unfortunately due to a neck strain that I’ve had for a few weeks, I'm forced to withdraw from the API. 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".