Unwell Olazabal pulls out of U.S. Masters


  • Golf
  • Friday, 18 Mar 2016

Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain hits off the second tee during first round play of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia April 9, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

MADRID (Reuters) - Twice former winner Jose Maria Olazabal has pulled out of next month's U.S. Masters after again being laid low by rheumatoid polyarthritis.

The 50-year-old Spaniard has not played a competitive round since last year's Masters and is unable to take up his invitation to compete in the opening major championship of the season at Augusta starting on April 7.

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