Tiger Woods Battles Illness, Withdraws from Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods withdrew from the Genesis Invitational due to illness after completing six holes in the second round. Woods who had previously returned to action in 2023 after a car accident struggled with symptoms forcing his early exit.

Dame Laura Davies noted Woods’ effort to continue playing despite feeling unwell and emphasized relief that his withdrawal wasn’t due to lingering physical issues. Woods’ playing partner Gary Woodland expressed sympathy and praised Woods’ performance before falling ill.

Despite mixed results in the tournament, Davies sees potential for Woods to compete if he stays fit in future events such as The Players Championship in March. Woods remains determined to continue competing and expressed his love for the game of golf.