Langer ends Augusta streak

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    German to miss the Masters for the first time in 28 years

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    Two-time champion Bernhard Langer will miss the Masters for the first time since 1983 after undergoing thumb surgery.

    The German, who took the Champions Tour by storm last year and has already been successful in 2011, was injured in a biking accident.

    Langer, who won at Augusta in 1985 and again eight years later, is likely to be sidelined for around two months.

    “I’m obviously disappointed that the injury occurred, but especially disappointed with such an important part of my schedule coming up, including the Masters,” he said.

    “I do, however, appreciate the fine care of Dr. (Andrew) Weiland and his team, and will work hard to recover to allow me to resume play on the Champions Tour this summer.”

    He has missed the cut on his last five visits to the Masters.

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