PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bernhard Langer tore his Achilles tendon while exercising and had surgery on Friday, putting the 66-year-old German out of golf during a year he planned to play the Masters one last time.
Langer last year broke Hale Irwin's record for PGA Tour Champions victories when he won twice to reach 46 titles on the 50-and-older circuit.
Masters champions have a lifetime exemption, and it's possible Langer could still return next year for one last Masters.
“Yesterday, during training exercises in Boca Raton, I tore my Achilles tendon.
“It’s going to be very emotional, especially Augusta, because it’s been a big part of my life,” Langer said.
Persons:
— Bernhard Langer, Langer, Hale, ” Langer, “ It’s, it’s, “, ___
Organizations:
Augusta National, PGA, U.S . Senior, U.S ., Pinehurst
Locations:
BEACH, Fla, Boca Raton, Florida, Augusta