( CNN ) It is some admission from one of the finest golfers ever to play the game . Tiger Woods -- a 14-time major champion and former world No . 1 -- is taking a break from the sport after admitting his game is n't up to scratch . The 39-year-old shot a career worst round of 82 at his first tournament of 2015 in Phoenix before withdrawing from his second at Torrey Pines due to injury . And he says he wo n't be back until both his body , and his game , are in tip top shape . `` This latest injury is not related to my previous surgery . I am having daily physical therapy and I am feeling better every day , '' Woods said in a statement on his official website . `` Right now , I need a lot of work on my game , and to still spend time with the people that are important to me . My play , and scores , are not acceptable for tournament golf . `` Like I 've said , I enter a tournament to compete at the highest level , and when I think I 'm ready , I 'll be back . Next week I will practice at Medalist and at home getting ready for the rest of the year . '' After his 2014 was blighted by a series of injuries , Woods ' world ranking now stands at 62 -- the lowest since he turned professional back in 1996 . His first appearance of the year at the Phoenix Open saw him miss the cut by 12 shots after shooting a second round of 82 , the worst of his career . And he lasted just 11 holes at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines before pulling out due to difficulties with his back . It raises further questions as to whether Woods will ever be able to recapture the form that saw him snare 14 major titles during a glittering spell between 1997 and 2008 . Despite a clutch of top five finishes since winning the U.S. Open in 2008 , Woods missed two majors last year and recorded a best finish of 69th in the British Open . He stated his desire to feature at the Honda Classic , that starts in Florida on February 26 , but says he will only play if his game is up to it . `` The last two weeks have been very disappointing to me , especially Torrey , because I never want to withdraw , '' he added . `` Unfortunately , lately injuries have made that happen too often . I am committed to getting back to the pinnacle of my game . `` I 'd like to play The Honda Classic -- it 's a tournament in my hometown and it 's important to me -- but I wo n't be there unless my game is tournament-ready . `` That 's not fair to anyone . I do , however , expect to be playing again very soon . ''
Woods to take an indefinite break from golf after latest injury problem . Torrey Pines withdrew from recent tournament at Tiger Woods during round two . Former world No . two : `` My play , and scores , are not acceptable for tournament golf . '' Woods says he 'll only play at Medalist Classic if his game is `` tournament ready ''