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From Monsters and Critics.com Golf Palm Beach Gardens, FL. - Jim Furyk will replace Tiger Woods in the 25th PGA Grand Slam of Golf scheduled for mid-October in Bermuda at the Mid Ocean Club. Woods told The PGA of America that following the Presidents Cup on September 30 that he would not compete the remainder of the year, meaning he will miss the season-ending showcase of major champions. 'I am sorry that I will not be able to spend some time with my friends at The PGA of America and experience the beauty of Bermuda this year at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf,' said Woods. 'It's been a long year. And, given some new, personal obligations, it is very important that I take some extended time off and spend it with my family.' Furyk will be joined at Mid Ocean Club, the first venue outside the U.S. to host the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, by Masters Champion Zach Johnson, U.S. Open Champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina and British Open Champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland. 'While we are disappointed that the world's No. 1 player will not be able to join us this year in Bermuda, we certainly understand and respect his decision to be with his family,' said PGA of America president Brian Whitcomb. 'Tiger has a long and successful history with the PGA Grand Slam of Golf and as a seven-time winner of this event, we are confident that we will see his participation in the future. We also are pleased that PGA Grand Slam of Golf Major Champions Points List leader Jim Furyk will be able to join Zach Johnson, Angel Cabrera and Padraig Harrington for the 25th edition of this great event in one of the most beautiful places in the world.' © 2007 The Sports Network
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