article_snippet: While Arnold Palmer has vowed to overcome a shoulder injury to fulfil his ceremonial tee-off role at next month's Masters at Augusta, Tiger Woods is still trying to get his game in shape.
article_snippet: The former world No. 1 has competed only twice this year, missing the cut at the Phoenix Open in early February before withdrawing in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open due to his ongoing back problems.
article_snippet: his said that his game is not quite ready yet and that his was disappointed that his won't be able to play in the tournament, which has always meant a lot to his.
article_snippet: but like I've said, I won't return to the PGA Tour until my game is tournament ready and I can compete at the highest level," the 39-year-old said on his PGA Tour event's website.
article_snippet: I hope to be ready for the Masters, and I will continue to work hard preparing for Augusta.
article_snippet: Palmer hurt Palmer shoulder in December after tripping on carpet when Palmer was about to make a speech at a PGA Tour father/son event.
highlights_snippet: Tiger Woods is struggling to be ready for next month's Masters at Augusta .