Arthritis rules Jose Maria Olazabal out of the Masters

The 50-year-old Spaniard, who won his first green jacket in 1994 and a second in 1999, said in a statement: "I am sorry to announce that I'm unable to attend this year as I am not feeling well.

Two-time winner Jose Maria Olazabal has revealed he will not compete in the Masters next month due to arthritis.

Olazabal has not played competitive golf since the second round at Augusta National last year due to pain in his joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis.