Woods pulls out of Bermuda event

Last year's runner-up Furyk (left) will replace champion Woods

Defending champion Tiger Woods has pulled out of next month's PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda to spend more time with his wife and baby daughter.

The world number one will be replaced in the four-man line-up by Jim Furyk, who finished runner-up to Woods in last year's tournament.

"Given my new personal obligations it's important I take some extended time off and spend it with my family," he said.

Woods has won six titles in 15 starts on the 2007 PGA Tour.

Furyk will line up alongside the winners of the year's four majors - Masters champion Zach Johnson, US Open winner Angel Cabrera and Open champion Padraig Harrington - at the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda on 16 and 17 October.

"While we are disappointed that the world's number one player will not be able to join us this year in Bermuda, we certainly understand and respect his decision to be with his family," said PGA of America president Brian Whitcomb.