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• Tiger Woods announced on June 18, 2008, that he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2008 PGA Tour season due to season-ending arterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery on his left knee.

• Fast Facts

  1. Underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in April to remove cartilage
  2. Won U.S. Open two days before announcement
  3. Tore ACL in 2007 while joggingOfficial Website: Tiger Woods to Undergo Reconstructive Knee Surgery and Miss Remainder of 2008 Season (June 18, 2008)
  4. Doctors expect full recovery
  5. Woods has reduced number of tournaments entered over past few years
  6. Previously said winning Grand Slam "easily within reason"
  7. Next major tournaments on tour: British Open and PGA Championship
  8. Will miss Ryder Cup and FedExCup Playoffs

• Effect of Missing Tiger

  Due to Woods's dominance of the sport, his absence will open up opportunities for other golfers who previously played in his shadow. In addition, experts expect that television viewership of major golf tournaments may decrease while Woods recuperates. Woods will miss the British Open and the PGA Championship. He will also be unable to compete for the United States in the Ryder Cup.PGA Tour: Woods to Have Knee Surgery, Will Miss Rest of the Year (June 18, 2008)

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