Singh withdraws for second straight week, citing back injury

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Vijay Singh has withdrawn for the second week in a row due to a back injury.

The World Golf Hall of Famer had tied for fouth at The Honda Classic and shared 11th at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship.

He was replaced in the field by Carl Pettersson, who tied for eighth last week at the Transitions Championship.

Fredrik Jacobson has also withdrawn. He was replaced by Steve Elkington.