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‘I’m just not ready’ – Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational as star continues to grieve mother’s passing
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Genesis Invitational this week as he continues to grieve his mother’s passing. Tournament organisers at the event confirmed the 15-time major winner was set to form part of the field on February 13. Woods will no longer compete at the Genesis InvitationalGetty It was going to be Woods’ first PGA Tour event of the 2025 season, however, he’s now decided against playing. The golf icon’s mother passed away earlier last week and he has admitted he’s ‘not ready’ to return to the course just yet. In a statement posted on X on Monday, he wrote: “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready. “I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss. “Thanks to everyone who has reached out. “I hope to be at Torrey later in the week and appreciate the continued kindness since my mom’s passing.” Woods will not be playing at Torrey Pines as he continues to grieve, but he says he may be making an appearance. His decision to withdraw is no major surprise considering the recent death of his mother, who passed away aged 78. He shared the devastating news with a heartbreaking tribute on social media last week. Woods wrote: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning. View Tweet: https://t.co/HP45Tla3QQ “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. “She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible. “She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. “Love you Mom.” Woods has not played in a PGA Tour event since the Open last July where he sadly missed the cut. He spent further time away from the fairways following the Open after undergoing surgery on his lower back last September. Woods said his personal achievements would not have been possible without his mumWireImage - Getty He returned to action in December at the PNC Championship, an event not part of the PGA Tour, where he played alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie. Woods was also involved in two matches at his new venture, TGL, where he is part of the Jupiter Links GC team. The 49-year-old went on to make history for all the wrong reasons at the hi-tech, indoor golf league as he became the first player to commit a shot clock violation. This year’s edition of the Genesis Invitational marks the first time since 1998 it has not been held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles. Due to the devastating fires in the area, organisers had to move the event down south to the Torrey Pines course in San Diego. Woods was planning to make his 2025 season debut at the course, but now he’s understandably changed his mind and withdrawn.
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Genesis Invitational this week as he continues to grieve his mother’s passing.
Tournament organisers at the event confirmed the 15-time major winner was set to form part of the field on February 13.
It was going to be Woods’ first PGA Tour event of the 2025 season, however, he’s now decided against playing.
The golf icon’s mother passed away earlier last week and he has admitted he’s ‘not ready’ to return to the course just yet.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, he wrote: “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready.
“I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss.
“Thanks to everyone who has reached out.
“I hope to be at Torrey later in the week and appreciate the continued kindness since my mom’s passing.”
Woods will not be playing at Torrey Pines as he continues to grieve, but he says he may be making an appearance.
His decision to withdraw is no major surprise considering the recent death of his mother, who passed away aged 78.
He shared the devastating news with a heartbreaking tribute on social media last week.
Woods wrote: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning.
“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable.
“She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.
“She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family.
“Love you Mom.”
Woods has not played in a PGA Tour event since the Open last July where he sadly missed the cut.
He spent further time away from the fairways following the Open after undergoing surgery on his lower back last September.
He returned to action in December at the PNC Championship, an event not part of the PGA Tour, where he played alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie.
Woods was also involved in two matches at his new venture, TGL, where he is part of the Jupiter Links GC team.
The 49-year-old went on to make history for all the wrong reasons at the hi-tech, indoor golf league as he became the first player to commit a shot clock violation.
This year’s edition of the Genesis Invitational marks the first time since 1998 it has not been held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles.
Due to the devastating fires in the area, organisers had to move the event down south to the Torrey Pines course in San Diego.
Woods was planning to make his 2025 season debut at the course, but now he’s understandably changed his mind and withdrawn.
