Two-time champion Bernhard Langer will make his final appearance at the Masters Tournament in April.
Langer, 66, won his first Green Jacket in 1985, before he claimed his second at Augusta National in 1993.
This year’s 88th edition of the Masters will be his 41st career start at the Major Championship, having made his debut in 1982.
“I've been thinking about it for a year or two,” said Langer of his decision.
“Every year I play, I feel like my game is just too short to compete and I don't want to be just playing to be playing.
“I would love to compete, I'd love to be on the leaderboard or be in contention and that's very, very difficult now with my lack of length.”
Langer, a former World Number One with 42 DP World Tour wins to his name, is the most successful German golfer of all time.
During his World Golf Hall of Fame career, he has played on ten Ryder Cup teams and captained Team Europe to victory in 2004.
“I always said if I can't compete anymore against the young guys, then it's maybe time to say goodbye and I think this year's the right time," he added.
“My son asked if he could caddie for me and I thought that was a great way to say farewell and goodbye.”
Langer has won a record 46 times on PGA TOUR Champions, most recently last season when he captured the Chubb Classic and U.S. Senior Open. Victory at the latter earned him spot in this year’s U.S. Open.
"That could be another farewell there, too," he said. "That's not going to be a short course either at Pinehurst. It will be interesting. Again, probably the last one and a tough one, but it will be fun to be there one more time."
Langer is due to make his final appearance on the DP World Tour at the BMW International Open in July.
