Arrr! Tiger Woods be abandonin' the Genesis Invitational! An ambulance be arrivin' at the fairway!
2024-02-16
Arr, me hearties! The mighty Tiger Woods, aye, he hath abandoned the Genesis Invitational due to a foul ailment! Lo and behold, a chariot of the sickly hath descended upon Riviera, mayhaps 'tis meant for the swashbuckling golfer himself.
Tiger Woods made a short-lived return to the PGA Tour after his previous appearance at the Masters in April. However, he had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational due to illness. Woods reportedly experienced flu-like symptoms, including a fever and dizziness while playing on the course. His longtime business partner confirmed that it was not a physical issue and that Woods' back was fine. Medical professionals determined that Woods had some flu-related issues and administered an IV to help alleviate his symptoms. Despite an ambulance and fire truck being spotted at the golf course, Woods did not require transportation to the hospital.Woods, known for his iconic red shirt, sported a new "Sun Day Red" outfit at the tournament. However, it is becoming increasingly challenging for Woods to compete since his car accident in 2021. He has withdrawn from three out of six PGA Tour events since then. Although he started the Genesis Invitational with a birdie, Woods struggled throughout the day and ultimately had to withdraw after the sixth hole due to his discomfort. He was taken to the clubhouse in a golf cart, and it was reported that his stomach was bothering him. In his first round, Woods experienced back issues that led to a shank on the final hole. As of publication, Patrick Cantlay was leading the tournament by three strokes with an impressive score of 11-under. Despite this setback, it is reassuring that Woods' withdrawal was not due to a physical ailment.