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Last Updated: February 03, 2024, 00:01 IST
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Bernhard Langer tore his Achilles tendon whereas exercising and had surgical procedure on Friday, placing the 66yearold German out of golf throughout a 12 months he deliberate to play the Masters one final time.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.: Bernhard Langer tore his Achilles tendon whereas exercising and had surgical procedure on Friday, placing the 66-12 months-previous German out of golf throughout a 12 months he deliberate to play the Masters one final time.
Langer final 12 months broke Hale Irwin’s file for PGA Tour Champions victories when he received twice to succeed in 46 titles on the 50-and-older circuit.
He is a two-time Masters champion, the primary one coming in 1985, and was making ready for an emotional farewell to Augusta National in April. Masters champions have a lifetime exemption, and it’s attainable Langer might nonetheless return subsequent 12 months for one final Masters.
“Yesterday, during training exercises in Boca Raton, I tore my Achilles tendon. I will have surgery today to repair the injury, which will cause me to miss time playing competitive golf as I recover,” Langer stated in an announcement via the PGA Tour.
“Throughout my career, faith and family have been my bedrocks, providing me strength and guiding me through difficult times. I will lean on both as I work towards a return to competition.”
It was not clear how lengthy he can be gone, although usually surgical procedure to restore a torn Achilles tendon takes at the very least 4 months earlier than strolling.
Langer had a convention name Wednesday forward of the Chubb Classic in Florida, the place final 12 months he received for the fifth time and tied Irwin’s file. He spoke of his final time going to Augusta.
“It’s going to be very emotional, especially Augusta, because it’s been a big part of my life,” Langer stated. “I love the tournament. I love the golf course. I love what they do for the game of golf. It’s going to be a tough farewell for me walking up the 18th the last time in competitive circumstances.”
Among his two victories final 12 months was the U.S. Senior Open, which supplies winners an exemption into the U.S. Open. Langer additionally had deliberate to play at Pinehurst No. 2 in June.
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