Tiger Woods has pulled himself out of the US Open.

Golf General

Tiger Woods has pulled himself out of the US Open.

Tiger Woods says he will not play in the US Open, the third major of the golf calendar, next week at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

He withdrew his name from US Open and says his body "needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf.”

"I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the US Open as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf," Woods said on Twitter.

"I do hope and plan to be ready to play in Ireland at JP McManus Pro-Am and at the Open Championship next month. I'm excited to get back out there soon!"