Reigning US Open Justin Rose has reluctantly had to withdraw from next week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the following week’s Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour.

In a statement released by Rose’s management company it said:  “Due to the extended schedule he had in place during the end of the 2013 year, Justin Rose 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.”