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Woods Takes Time Off to Be With Ailing Father
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Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said yesterday.
Woods said it was possible he would not make an appearance in a golf tournament before the U.S. Open in June.
He did not give specific details of his planned break, except to say he would not start playing "for a while," and the failing health of his father, Earl , would have a major influence on his future schedule.
"It's kind of up in the air with the situation back home, so I don't know what's going to happen," said Woods, who is in New Zealand to attend the wedding of his caddie, Steve Williams . He is also due to drive in a charity auto race Monday on New Zealand's North Island.
"I'm taking time off. I'm here for this event and for Steve, and to enjoy time off and be with my father, so I won't play for a while," Woods said.
"My father is hanging in there, the guy is an absolute fighter and walking miracle."
Woods said he would definitely seek his 11th major title in the U.S. Open at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, N.Y., June 15-18.
Meantime, Darren Clarke withdrew from the Houston Open after his first round to fly home and be with his wife, who has cancer.
Clarke shot a 68, but about two hours later, tournament organizers said in a statement that Clarke had dropped out "upon receiving results from ongoing medical tests of his wife, Heather."
Heather Clarke learned she had breast cancer in 2002 and it has since spread throughout her body.
The statement said Clarke was returning home to "discuss further treatment with Heather and her doctors."
Clarke was unavailable to comment.
-- From News Services
