The Tiger Woods era is over and we will never see it again.

It has been eight years since he took a major title and has endured a succession of injuries and resultant surgeries. But if you haven’t given up on Woods and still waiting for his 15th major title, or worst you bet on his +2000 odds to win this year’s The Masters, you’ve just fooled yourself.

Woods made it official Friday night that he is not playing The Masters although he will still attend the annual Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday of tournament week.

“After assessing the present condition of my back and consulting with my medical team, I’ve decided it’s prudent to miss this year’s Masters,” Woods said on his website.