US Open champion Justin Rose has been forced to withdraw from next week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with a shoulder injury.
Rose's management company stated he had developed a mild case of tendinitis affecting his right shoulder.
"Doctor's reports are positive, but with rest and rehab as the only means of recovery, he will be forced to delay his start to the 2014 calendar season and will unfortunately miss the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the Farmers Insurance Open.
"With this necessary time to heal, Justin likely will return to action in February."
