Woods withdraws from Chevron World Challenge

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Chevron World Challenge – an event he hosts – citing the injuries he sustained in the car accident he was involved in, in the early hours of Friday morning.

Woods stated in a statement issued via his website that his injuries prevented him from playing and that he would not compete again until next year. He had been scheduled to hold a news conference on Tuesday for the tournament.

“I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week,” Woods said. “I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I’m very sorry that I can’t be there.”

According to the Golf Channel, Woods is suffering headaches and soreness which will keep him from travelling to attend the tournament. Tournament organisers will begin offering ticket refunds on Dec. 7, and all 2009 ticket holders will receive a 20-percent discount off tickets to next year’s event. Ireland’s Graeme McDowell will now replace Woods in the select World Challenge field.