Graeme McDowell has been forced to withdraw from the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio with an ankle injury.
The Northern Irishman suffered the problem during practice on Wednesday and, although he managed to play his opening nine holes on Thursday, he pulled out of the tournament before setting his sights on getting fit for the Masters.
McDowell, tweeted: "Apologies to everyone at @valerotxopen for my withdrawal. Strained my lower left leg/ankle area practicing y/day and played with heavy strapping on it in the pro am and this morning.
"With The Masters upcoming I decided that getting fit is imperative. Don't like WDs.
"The week here at @valerotxopen had everything I wanted. Great people and great course. Disappointed this has happened. Thanks to everyone."
McDowell, who won the US Open in 2010, was five over at the Valero Texas Open when he withdrew, having started on the back nine.
The Masters begins at Augusta National on April 9.
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