Tiger Woods withdraws from 2025 Genesis Invitational, says 'I'm just not ready'

[nitpicked]

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/02/10/genesis-invitational-2025-field-tiger-woods-withdraws/78387025007/

Tiger Woods will in fact not play this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines South Course, he announced Monday.

Woods, who played golf with President Donald Trump on Sunday, released in a statement that "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.

"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."
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[oregonjen]

1. He's been busy playing golf with Trump

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2025/02/09/president-trump-tiger-woods-golf-super-bowl/78373667007/

[gab13by13]

2. When the Bone Saw League and PGA combine

maybe Trump will make him commissioner.

Way back I used to like that guy, not any more.

[Bluetus]

3. Why does anybody care?

He is 49. He has had a whole series of serious operations. His last win of a Major was 6 years ago. It was a good one: The Masters, but that is a course that has always fit his game well. Other than that one, his last major win was 16 years ago. He is currently ranked 1181st.

He only plays in half the tournaments now and misses the cut more than he makes it.

He is certainly on the short list of best golfers ever, but that is long over with. There are plenty of great golfers out there today.

Hero worship is not a very good idea in today's world.