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Injury forces defending champ Watson out of Senior PGA

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 06: Tom Watson watches a shot during the second round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images for Golfweek)

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Defending champion Tom Watson has withdrawn from next week’s Senior PGA Championship.

Watson has been recovering from a pinched nerve in his wrist. He is still expected to be at Harbor Shores before the tournament, and will host the champions’ dinner Tuesday night.

Watson beat David Eger in a playoff to win last year’s event in Louisville, Ky.