**Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Chevron World Challenge, a tournament he has hosted for the past nine years.**The world number one said injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday morning have forced him to pull out.
Woods was found semi-conscious with facial injuries after his car reportedly hit a fire hydrant and tree.
“I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week,” the 33-year-old said in a statement on his official website.
“I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I’m very sorry that I can’t be there.”
The World Challenge starts on Thursday at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.
More to follow.