Tiger Woods has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational, citing the need to mourn the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods. Woods expressed his intention to join the tournament later in the week, thanking everyone for their support during this difficult time. This would have been Woods' first PGA Tour appearance since last summer's British Open.
Tiger Woods has decided to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational, a tournament he hosts annually. Woods, in a statement on social media, cited his need to process the recent loss of his mother, Kultida Woods. He expressed his intention to be present at Torrey Pines later in the week, acknowledging the support he has received since his mother's passing. This would have been Woods' first PGA Tour appearance since last summer's British Open.
The tour had granted him a special exemption to compete in the $20 million event. Woods had previously traveled to Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, and player director Adam Scott. This meeting, amidst the tour's efforts to secure an investment deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the backers of rival LIV Golf, was significant for Woods. Woods' mother played a pivotal role in his life, instilling a competitive spirit and a strong sense of sportsmanship. She had been planning to attend the tournament this week in California, which supports Woods' foundation. The Genesis Invitational, originally scheduled for Riviera, had to relocate to Torrey Pines due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Torrey Pines holds special significance for Woods, as he won the Junior World Championship there in high school, captured seven PGA Tour victories, and notably won the 2008 U.S. Open despite a double stress fracture in his left leg. Woods' last top 10 finish on the PGA Tour was at Torrey Pines in 2020, a year before his serious car accident in Los Angeles. Since his recovery from that accident, Woods has primarily competed in majors, the Genesis Invitational, and his holiday tournament in the Bahamas
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