Anthony Kim has withdrawn from this week's Bob Hope Classic due to a shoulder injury, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.
The world No.8 and highest-ranked player entered for the event finished tied for second at the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship earlier this month.
He won twice on the PGA Tour last season and posted eight top-10 finishes.
Kim finished third at last year's tournament here in La Quinta where he grew up, four shots behind winner DJ Trahan who will look to defend his title at the 50th edition of the event.
"I had so many friends and family coming to watch,'' Kim said in a statement.
"We don't consider my shoulder to be anything too serious, and I don't expect to miss extended time, but it is important to be cautious with it at this early stage in the season.''
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