EIGHT TIMES WINNER OF THE BAY HILL, FLORIDA EVENT

TIGER WOODS' BAD BACK PUTS HIM  

OUT OF ARNOLD PALMER TOURNEY

FROM GOLF WEEK WEBSITE
Tiger Woods has withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing back spasms.
"I personally called Arnold today to tell him that, sadly, I won't be able to play in his tournament this year," Woods wrote on his website, TigerWoods.com. 
"I would like to express my regrets to the Orlando fans, the volunteers, the tournament staff and the sponsors for having to miss the event. Unfortunately, my back spasms and the pain haven't subsided."
One of his favourite tournaments, Woods would have been bidding for his ninth victory at the event, which begins Thursday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida. 
As for his next start, many anticipate it to come at the Masters, but Woods added that his status for Augusta National is still uncertain.
"It's too early to know about the Masters, and I will continue to be evaluated and work closely with my doctors," Wood said. 
"I feel badly that I won't be able to play in this great tournament this week."
Woods withdrew from the Honda Classic after three rounds earlier this month because of the back injury and struggled to a T-25 finish the WGC-Cadillac Championship two weeks ago. 
The last time he didn't play at Bay Hill was in 2010.
Australian Jason Day has already withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer  Invitational due to a thumb injury.