Defending champion Tiger Woods will miss this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and says he is a doubt for next month's Masters in Augusta.
The world number one announced on his website that he has a back injury.
"It's too early to know about the Masters, and I will continue to be evaluated and work closely with my doctors," the American, 38, said.
World number one Tiger Woods on his back injury“Unfortunately, my back spasms and the pain haven't subsided”
The Masters is the first major of the year and begins on 10 April at the Augusta National Golf Club.
The four-time Masters champion announced he was pulling out of the Palmer event, which begins at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando on Thursday, as he has not fully recovered from the back strain he aggravated during his final round 78 in the WGC-Cadillac Championship two weeks ago,
The injury also forced his withdrawal from the final round of the Honda Classic at the beginning of March.
"I personally called Arnold today to tell him that, sadly, I won't be able to play in his tournament this year," Woods said,
"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."
Meanwhile, Torrey Pines Golf Course near San Diego will host the 2021 US Open.
It will be the second time Torrey Pines has hosted the tournament after Tiger Woods defeated Rocco Mediate after a play-off to win the title in 2008.
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