Tiger Woods Withdraws from Genesis Invitational Due to Illness
In a shocking turn of events, golf legend Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Genesis Invitational due to illness. Making his first official start on the PGA Tour since his withdrawal from The Masters last April, Woods was unable to complete his second round at Riviera Country Club.
The tournament host was seen being carted off the course by a rules official after hitting a successful tee shot at the seventh hole. Initially, it was believed that back spasms from his first round on Thursday were the cause of his withdrawal. However, during the Golf Channel broadcast, it was revealed that Woods had fallen ill, not injured.
After a 1-over round of 72 on Thursday, Woods showed promise at the start of his second round. He effortlessly reached the opening hole in two shots and secured a birdie to bring his score back to even par. Unfortunately, his performance took a nosedive from there.
Clearly struggling and visibly in discomfort, Woods managed to par the second and third holes but faltered with a bogey at the fourth hole. His troubles continued as he found himself in the left rough on the fifth hole, resulting in another bogey. Despite his best efforts, Woods could only salvage a par on the sixth hole after missing the green.
Regrettably, Woods’ seventh hole tee shot would be his last of the day. He was forced to leave the course in a cart, and the severity of his illness remains unknown.
This unexpected turn of events has left fans and fellow players concerned for Woods’ well-being. The golfing world anxiously awaits updates on his condition and hopes for a swift recovery. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Tiger Woods Faces Uncertain Future After Withdrawal from Tournament
Tiger Woods’ hopes of making the cut at the Genesis tournament were dashed as he withdrew from the competition. Even before his withdrawal, it seemed unlikely that Woods would have made it to the weekend, as he was 11 shots behind the leader and two shots away from the projected cutline.
Unlike most PGA Tour Signature events, the Genesis tournament has a cut after 36 holes. Only the top 50 players and ties in the 70-player field, along with those within 10 shots of the lead, advance to the final two rounds. Unfortunately, Woods did not make the cut.
Despite concerns about his leg issues, Woods appeared to move around the Riviera course without much trouble. However, towards the end of his opening round, the 48-year-old experienced back spasms. These spasms are a recurring problem for Woods, who has undergone multiple back surgeries throughout his career, including a fusion procedure in 2017.
During his first round, Woods faced a challenging shot on the 18th hole. After hitting his tee shot onto the fairway, he had approximately 176 yards left for his approach. However, his back locked up, causing his second shot to veer right and land behind several trees. Remarkably, Woods managed to recover with an incredible third shot and nearly saved par. He ultimately settled for a bogey after two-putting.
The future remains uncertain for Tiger Woods, as it is unknown when he plans to return to competitive golf. Stay tuned for updates on Woods’ next move.
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