Woods "Skipping WGC Series"... Heading to PGA Championship

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Skipping the WGC series."

The 'Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA, photo) will not participate in the World Golf Championships (WGC) Series FedEx St. Jude Invitational (total prize money $10.5 million) held on the 30th (Korean time). On the 25th, he explained through social media that it was a "measure to prepare for the PGA Championship and FedEx Cup Playoffs (PO)." This means he will focus on the PGA Championship (total prize money $11 million), which will be held on the 6th of next month at TPC Harding Park Golf Course near San Francisco, California.

Woods won the Masters in April last year, marking his 15th major victory, and in October, he reached the PGA Tour record for most wins (82 wins), tying with Sam Snead (USA), by winning the Zozo Championship included in the 2020 season. This year, he warmed up with a tie for 9th place at the Farmers Open in January. It is noteworthy that he felt strain in his back during the Genesis Invitational in February and consecutively missed major matches such as the Arnold Palmer Invitational and 'the 5th major' The Players Championship in March.

Although he recovered his body during the tour suspension caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), his performance remains uncertain as he finished tied for 40th place at the Memorial Tournament that ended on the 20th. On the second day, he especially revealed that "there was pain in the back," raising concerns. Woods himself said, "It is positive that I completed all 4 rounds," and expressed his intention to "train my body further." He added confidence by saying, "My swing feel is still good," and "I will focus on getting my putting feel right."

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