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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Masters with an injury.

Johnson, who lives in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is a five-time PGA Tour winner who is No. 12 in the world. It would seem his length is a good fit for the Masters, though he has not finished better than a tie for 30th in three previous trips to Augusta National.

According to his twitter account, Johnson tweaked his back recently.  He tweeted an apology to fans and sponsors for not being able to play this week in Augusta.

Johnson's withdrawal means the field at the Masters is down to 96 players. The Masters does not have an alternate list.

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