Tiger Woods introduced Monday he’ll not take part within the Genesis Invitational as he was nonetheless “processing” the loss of life of his mom.
Woods revealed final week that his mom, Kultida, had died. She was 78.
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Kultida Woods watches as her son performs within the Honda Basic, Feb. 24, 2018, in Palm Seaside Gardens, Florida. (AP Picture/Wilfredo Lee, File)
“I deliberate to tee it up this week, however I’m simply not prepared,” Woods stated in an announcement. “I did my finest to arrange, figuring out it’s what my Mother would have needed, however I’m nonetheless processing her loss.
“Due to everybody who has reached out. I hope to be at Torrey later within the week and admire the continued kindness since my Mother’s passing.”
Woods golfed with President Donald Trump on Sunday earlier than the commander in chief took off for New Orleans to attend Tremendous Bowl LIX, in keeping with a White Home official.
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Tiger Woods, hugs his mom, Kultida Woods, throughout a information convention, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Seaside, Florida. (AP Picture/Eric Homosexual, File)
Trump despatched his condolences to Woods and his household after the golfer introduced the loss of life of his mom.
“I used to be simply knowledgeable that Tiger Woods’ fantastic Mom, Kultida, handed away — She has gone onto greener fairways!” Trump’s wrote in a publish. “Kultida Woods was a tremendous affect on Tiger, and gave him a lot of his energy and brilliance. Melania and I ship our love and prayers to Tiger and his unimaginable household!”
Woods’ basis organizes the Genesis Invitational. The occasion doesn’t have minimize line. If he did take part, it could have been his first match since he had a microdiscectomy in September to alleviate ache in his legs.
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Tiger Woods waves to followers at the beginning of a match of the TMRW Golf League towards Boston Widespread Golf, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Seaside Gardens, Florida. (AP Picture/Rebecca Blackwell)
The occasion is ready to happen at Torrey Pines this season as a substitute of Riviera due to the wildfires that plagued the Los Angeles space in January.
Fox Information’ Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.
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