Bernhard Langer to overlook his remaining Masters after devastating damage

Bernhard Langer lately introduced that he was going to play his final Masters Tournament this April. Sadly, that’s now not going to occur.

Langer introduced Friday that he suffered a torn Achilles.

“Yesterday, throughout coaching workout routines in Boca Raton, I tore my Achilles tendon. I’ll have surgical procedure in the present day to restore the damage, which can trigger me to overlook time taking part in aggressive golf as I get well,” Langer mentioned in a press release by means of the PGA Tour.

“All through my profession, religion and household have been my bedrocks, offering me power and guiding me by means of troublesome instances. I’ll lean on each as I work in the direction of a return to competitors.

“I recognize everybody’s help throughout this time, and I sit up for seeing the followers and my fellow opponents again on the course quickly.”

He’ll miss an indefinite period of time rehabbing the damage. Contemplating the German native’s 66 years of age, one has to surprise if golf followers will ever see Langer at Augusta Nationwide once more.

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Langer will not be solely a two-time Masters champion, having received in 1985 and in 1993, however can also be the winningest participant in PGA Tour Champions historical past.

He has dominated the senior circuit, having received essentially the most ever Senior Majors with 12. He has 46 whole wins on the Champions Tour, to associate with 42 European Tour victories.

It’s a terrific signal that Langer’s mentality seems to be that of somebody who plans on competing once more. But when we’ve got seen the final of him on the golf course, it will likely be a loss for all followers worldwide.

Kendall Capps is the Senior Editor of SB Nation’s Enjoying By. For extra golf protection, comply with us @_PlayingThrough on all main social media platforms.