AUGUSUTA - Severe leg injuries in a February car crash ensured Tiger Woods won't be playing in this year's Masters on the 20th anniversary of his"Tiger Slam" victory at Augusta National.
Hours of surgery were required to repair his shattered lower right leg and ankle, including a rod inserted into his tibia and the use of screws and pins to stabilize the joint. On Thursday, the Masters will pay tribute to the first black golfer to play in the event when Lee Elder hits a ceremonial tee shot alongside usual honorary starters Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.
"To have him as our Honorary Starter, it's awfully special and important in the history of the event, but also for me personally, it's probably even more special."Woods, whose 82 US PGA victories is level with Sam Snead for the all-time record, faces a long recovery and questions about his future.
"I've had some very special things happen to me," Woods said in 2001."But I guess to win four consecutive majors, I don't think I've ever accomplished anything this great."Woods, who was 25, recalled himself as"a little young, a little naive" for his 1997 victory but said in 2001"I understand. I've been around the block.
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