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# Woods withdraws from Genesis, still dealing with mother's death

> Feb 10 (Reuters) - Tournament host Tiger Woods said on Monday he has decided to withdraw from this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, where he was set to make his PGA Tour season debut, as he is still processing the recent death of his mother.

By Reuters · Published 10 February 2025, 23:06 SAST · Updated 10 February 2025, 23:06 SAST

## Key points
- In a poignant display of both vulnerability and resilience, Tiger Woods has opted out of the upcoming tournament, revealing that while his golf clubs are ready, his heart is still on the fairway of grief after the recent loss of his mother.
- Tiger Woods withdraws from tournament benefiting his TGR Foundation, citing emotional readiness after his mother's passing.
- The event is scheduled for February 13-16, just nine days after the death of the 15-time major champion's mother.
- Woods expresses gratitude for support and acknowledges his mother's influence on his decision to participate.
- He aims to return for the Torrey Pines event later in the week, emphasizing the importance of processing his loss.

## Content

The opening round of the February 13-16 tournament, which benefits Woods' TGR Foundation, will be held nine days after the 15-times major champion's mother died.

"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," Woods said in a post on X.

"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."

(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto, editing by Pritha Sarkar)