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Two-time Masters winner Jose Maria Olazabal has revealed he will not compete at next months Masters due to arthritis.
Two-time Masters winner Jose Maria Olazabal has revealed he will not compete at next months Masters due to arthritis. Darryl Dawkins Jersey . Olazabal has not played competitive golf since the second round at Augusta National last year due to pain in his joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis.The 50-year-old Spaniard, who won his first green jacket in 1994 and a second in 1999, said in a statement: I am sorry to announce that Im unable to attend this year as I am not feeling well. The Spaniard is now eligible to appear on the Champions Tour The Masters is very special to me, and walking up Magnolia Lane gives me a peace of mind like nowhere else. I have wonderful memories since my first time at Augusta in 1985 as an amateur, not just of the two wins but from the many great experiences that make it a unique event.Its been very tough being at home these last few months doing nothing. Now, m feeling better. I hit a bucket of balls every morning and spend 45 minutes on the putting green. I practice for about three hours. I dont set myself goals or dates - time will tell.I have regular tests and they show some improvement, which is a good sign, but the main thing is to get rid of pain. Its a slow process and I have to be very patient. Olazabal claimed the Green Jacket at Augusta in 1994 Olazabal has suffered from similar problems several times in his career and feared he might be confined to a wheelchair after missing the 1996 Masters and being sidelined for 18 months.The former Ryder Cup captain has previously posted seven top-10 finishes in his 27 appearances at Augusta.Watch the Masters live from April 7-10 on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf Also See: Masters news Willett may miss Masters Palmer ends Masters tradition Golf live on Sky Sports 4 Amir Johnson Jersey .FIFA says it is relaxing the rule which forced match officials to leave its international list at the end of the year they turned 45. Richaun Holmes Jersey . "It was a little weird looking over and seeing all the green uniforms," he said of his first game against the Boston Celtics. http://www.76ersprostore.com/Customized/ .C. - The Panthers will be without starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei for Saturday nights NFC divisional playoff game against Seattle after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a broken bone in his foot.Riyad Mahrez has ruled out a summer transfer to home-town club and Ligue 1 champions PSG because he loves playing in the Premier League. Mahrez has been one of the stand out players this season in the Premier League - he was announced PFA Player of the Year on Sunday evening after amassing 17 goals and 11 assists this season.The 25-year-old has been linked with various clubs over the season and is sure to be a top transfer target for some of Europes biggest clubs over the summer transfer window. Even today I am not too excited about the prospect of PSG. It is my town, but I do not see myself going back, Mahrez said. Speaking on Sky Sports News HQ, Chris Powell and Alan Smith compliment Riyad Mahrez on his performances for Leicester this season I dont really want to go back to France. Jerryd Bayless Jersey. France does not really excite me, I love England.Leicester took a step closer to the Premier League title last night as Tottenham dropped two points against West Brom in their 1-1 draw.Mahrez has been crucial to Leicesters fairytale season but the Algerian international has credited the fighters among the squad for their title push.We are fighters. And when I say to you fighters, I have never seen anything like this in my life. The guys are hungry like crazy and they let nothing go, Mahrez told French magazine Onze Mondial. Leicester Citys Riyad Mahrez celebrates with team-mates You blast a shot straight into a guys face and he doesnt even flinch.Leicester only need three points from their final three games to win the Premier League title and could win it this Sunday when they travel to Old Trafford to play fifth place Manchester United, live on Sky Sports 1. Also See: FA confirms Vardy ban Leicester one win from title Mahrez: The ultimate bargain? Leicester v Spurs best XI? Cheap Heat JerseysCheap Bucks JerseysCheap Timberwolves JerseysCheap Pelicans JerseysCheap Knicks JerseysCheap Thunder JerseysCheap Magic JerseysCheap 76ers JerseysCheap Suns JerseysCheap Blazers JerseysCheap Sacramento Kings JerseysCheap Spurs JerseysCheap Raptors JerseysCheap Jazz JerseysCheap Wizards Jerseys ' ' '