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Bernhard Langer, golfer, tears Achilles tendon, will miss Masters Tournament

FILE - Bernhard Langer, of Germany, waits to hit on the first hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. Langer

German golfer Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion, has encountered a setback in his career. The 66-year-old athlete recently announced that he tore his Achilles tendon while exercising and subsequently underwent surgery for the injury. Langer conveyed this news through a statement shared by the PGA Tour.

“I will have surgery today to repair the injury, which will cause me to miss time playing competitive golf as I recover,' Langer stated. He expressed his reliance on faith and family, which have been his pillars of strength throughout his career, as he works towards a comeback in the sport.

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