He will not take part in the remaining five tournaments of the season as he attempts to recover from injury in time for the first round of the ‘16/’17 season in October.

The 14-time major winner has had multiple back operations and several other injury issues since his well-documented controversies of 2009.

“Not going to play in the ‘15/’16 season,” his agent Mark Steinberg said.

“We will assess this Fall when to come back and play for the ‘16/’17 season.”

Woods, now 40, has not played in a professional event since he finished tied for 10th at the Wyndham Championship in August last year.