Padraig Harrington was expected back for the second round of The Masters today despite neck trouble and a 77 start that matched his worst-ever round at Augusta.
'It's tough when you can't hit the shots,' said the three-time major winner.
'It's very disappointing. I prepared very well, I was in good form, but it was not to be - such is life.
'I nearly pulled out before I started, but I wouldn't - that's just my nature.
'And, knowing me, I would never fail to finish. I take some pride in that.'
Harrington has had similar trouble in the past and added: 'I always have to be wary. I was swinging the left-handed shot, just warming up and it just kind of clicked. I'm not able to move to my right.
'It's always going to happen sometimes. I would love to tell you that there's more I could do - aside from cutting my head off!
'I didn't get a warm-up really at all. I spent about two minutes on the putting green because I had to get treatment.
'I didn't take any pain killers. I was hoping it would go away, but it actually got worse on the course - maybe I should have. It didn't cross my mind.'
