SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods abruptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Monday, saying he was still processing the death of his mother.
Kultida Woods died unexpectedly last Tuesday at the age of 80.
“I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready,” Woods posted on social media. “I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss.”
Woods, the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational, said he hoped to be at Torrey Pines later in the week, adding that he appreciates “the continued kindness since my Mom’s passing.”
It was a mild surprise when Woods, who has not played on the PGA Tour since the British Open last summer at Royal Troon, entered the $20 million signature event. The tour created a special exemption category for him in the signature events.