'Genesis Withdrawal' Woods: "I'm Much Better Now"

Genesis Invite 2R Hole 7 Withdrawal
Withdrew from Race Due to Worsened Flu Symptoms the Night Before
"Currently Resting Well, Feeling Better"

‘Golf Emperor’ Tiger Woods (USA) shared an update on his physical condition after withdrawing from the tournament.

Tiger Woods withdrew immediately after his tee shot on the 7th hole of the second round at the Genesis Invitational and is seen riding a cart. [Pacific Palisades, USA = AP·Yonhap News]

On the 17th (local time), he posted on his social media, "I started feeling flu symptoms from Thursday night. When I woke up in the morning, the symptoms worsened, and I had no choice but to withdraw from the tournament." He added, "I am currently resting well. My condition has improved a lot."

On the 16th, Woods played the 6th hole (par 3) of the second round at the Genesis Invitational (total prize money $20 million) held at Riviera Country Club (par 71) in Pacific Palisades, California. After teeing off at the 7th hole (par 4), he returned to the clubhouse by cart. Rob McNamara, Woods’ friend and business partner, announced, "Woods withdrew from the tournament due to cold symptoms." McNamara added, "Woods had a slight fever but was fine while warming up. However, his condition worsened to the point of dizziness once the match started."

Woods made his comeback at this tournament after 10 months, following ankle surgery after withdrawing from the Masters major tournament in April last year. Since his 2021 car accident, Woods had been limping whenever he appeared on the course, but this time his gait was different. He climbed uphill without effort. However, he revealed that he experienced a back spasm starting from the 16th hole (par 3) of the first round. There were suspicions that another injury might have recurred. Nevertheless, Woods clearly stated, "The reason for my withdrawal is the flu."

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