Tiger woods is no longer hosting the 2025 genesis invitational,
On Monday, Feb. 10, Woods, 49, Announced on Instagram That he is “just not ready” to participate following the death of his mother last week.
“I did my best to prepare, know my mom would have wanted, but I'm still processing her loss,” Woods Wrote in the post. “Thanks to everyone who has reacted out.” I hope to be at torrey later in the week and appreciate the continued Kindness since my mom's passing. “
Woods was set to tee off the tournament at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California on Feb. 13. The event would have been woods' First Pga Tour Start Since Last Year's Open Championship and His Sixth Back Surgery in September.
The golfer announced his mother's death on Feb. 4 in a social media post,
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“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother mother kultida woods, passed away early this morning. My Mom was a Force of Nature All Her Her, Her Spirit was Simply Undeniable, “Woods Wrote. His mother was 81.
He adds: “She was quick with the needle and a log. She was my biggest fan, greenst support, without her none of my personal achievements. She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, sam and charlie. Thank you all for your support, priyers and privacy at this difference for me and my family. Love you mom. ”
The week before, kultida was spotted attending the golfer's tgl match in south florida, as reported by NBC Sports,
Woods' Father Earl Died in May 2006, after 37 years of marriage to kultida.
Woods, who often dos an iconic red polo on Sundays, Credits His mother for the fashion choice. Years ago, Woods Wore Blue to two tournaments whose playing Junior Golf – Losing bot.
“(I) switched to red and i went on a hot streak. And, Well, I kept it, “He said.
In 2009, he supported his mother's instinct on his website: “You should always listen to your mom.”