Players plan touching tribute for Tiger Woods’ mother for final round at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods’ mother has been honoured once more at the Genesis Invitational. Kultida Woods sadly passed away earlier this month. Another touching tribute has been paid to Woods’ mother KultidaAllsport She had supported the 15-time Major winner throughout his career, with Woods subsequently withdrawing from the tournament to mourn her loss. Tributes have since been paid to Tida at Torrey Pines this week at the event Woods hosts. The flag on the seventh hole was replaced by a white one without a number or logo on it. Tida was a Buddhist, with the number seven and colour white of significant importance in Buddhism. A further touching tribute was also planned by the players competing in Sunday’s final round. Min Woo Lee shared a snap to social media showing the pin badges being worn by the players. The red pins, which he is wearing on his hat, feature the words ‘For Tida’. Woods is expected to be present at Torrey Pines on Sunday, having withdrawn from the event on Monday. He had planned to make his return to action before pulling out to mourn the loss of his beloved mother. It would have been his first PGA appearance since The Open in July last year. X / @Minwoo27leePlayers at the Genesis Invitational are wearing red pins on Sunday[/caption] Tida sadly passed away on February 4WireImage - Getty Woods withdrew from the Genesis Invitational to mourn his mother’s lossGetty Woods confirmed his withdrawal on social media, writing: “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.” World no.108 Patrick Rodgers holds the lead ahead of his final round in San Diego. The American holds a one-shot lead over nearest challenger Denny McCarthy. Meanwhile, the likes of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler remain with an outside chance of winning the tournament. The pair are five shots back on three under after Saturday’s third round, leaving them tied for eighth on the leaderboard. McIlroy and Scheffler will tee off together at 6:20pm UK time for their final 18 holes of the week.

Tiger Woods’ mother has been honoured once more at the Genesis Invitational.
Kultida Woods sadly passed away earlier this month.
She had supported the 15-time Major winner throughout his career, with Woods subsequently withdrawing from the tournament to mourn her loss.
Tributes have since been paid to Tida at Torrey Pines this week at the event Woods hosts.
The flag on the seventh hole was replaced by a white one without a number or logo on it.
Tida was a Buddhist, with the number seven and colour white of significant importance in Buddhism.
A further touching tribute was also planned by the players competing in Sunday’s final round.
Min Woo Lee shared a snap to social media showing the pin badges being worn by the players.
The red pins, which he is wearing on his hat, feature the words ‘For Tida’.
Woods is expected to be present at Torrey Pines on Sunday, having withdrawn from the event on Monday.
He had planned to make his return to action before pulling out to mourn the loss of his beloved mother.
It would have been his first PGA appearance since The Open in July last year.
Woods confirmed his withdrawal on social media, writing: “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.”
World no.108 Patrick Rodgers holds the lead ahead of his final round in San Diego.
The American holds a one-shot lead over nearest challenger Denny McCarthy.
Meanwhile, the likes of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler remain with an outside chance of winning the tournament.
The pair are five shots back on three under after Saturday’s third round, leaving them tied for eighth on the leaderboard.
McIlroy and Scheffler will tee off together at 6:20pm UK time for their final 18 holes of the week.