After an up-and-down day on Thursday, signing for a 1-over 72 during the first round of the Genesis Invitational in Pacific Palisades, California, at Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods was 1 over through six holes on Friday before he withdrew from the tournament.
Woods’ swing looked a bit tight during his second round, not being able to get to his front side. A few broadcasters mentioned he was walking a bit gingerly on the range.
However, the PGA Tour Communications account posted the withdrawal was because of illness.
As you’d expect, there was plenty of reaction on social media following to bad news.
Here’s what fans around the game had to say about Tiger leaving the Genesis Invitational earlier than expected.
Hope everything is ok
Tiger WD due to illness. Ambulance is standing by in front of clubhouse at Genesis Invitational. No other details as to Tiger’s condition or why first responders have arrived yet. Hope everything is ok. pic.twitter.com/9IWEZH95Z9
— Kira K. Dixon (@KiraDixon) February 16, 2024
Crying
— claire rogers (@kclairerogers) February 16, 2024
I'm fine
— Riggs (@RiggsBarstool) February 16, 2024
Bummer
Really hope Tiger having to WD isn't something serious and just continuing back spasms. Either way, bummer for the tournament host
— Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) February 16, 2024
We need to know
I’m gonna need clarification on whether it’s illness or injury ASAP https://t.co/ENkFBHZ59S
— Trent (@BarstoolTrent) February 16, 2024
Better than back or leg
Bummer. Tiger’s 3rd WD in 6 starts.
Illness related is obviously better (long term) than the back or the leg. https://t.co/fWcs24rL16
— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) February 16, 2024
IYKYK
LIV Mayakoba chefs have infiltrated the Genesis https://t.co/SfHZqXSSME
— James Colgan (@jamescolgan26) February 16, 2024
Was it the In-and-Out?
A day after eating In-N-Out too… https://t.co/BFbEIn1EbG
— Dan Hauser (@DanHauserSports) February 16, 2024
PAIN
— Bunkie Perkins (@BunkiePerkins) February 16, 2024
Imma head out
POV: All the Tiger Woods fans watching the #GenesisInvitational pic.twitter.com/l9YxxSATQc
— Jake Ferraro Golf (@rarogolf) February 16, 2024
Bad timing
So I get to Riviera to find out that Tiger has just withdrawn from @thegenesisinv. 😕#TigerWoods
— Mark Immelman (@mark_immelman) February 16, 2024
We've seen this move
the Friday 5 pm WD is right out of the 2014 playbook
— Brendan Porath (@BrendanPorath) February 16, 2024
Bounce back
Praying for a bounce back from one of my heros @TigerWoods.
Fun to watch him any chance we get
— blacksheep (@ryanjames_ii) February 16, 2024
In the cart
Tournament host Tiger Woods being driven off of the course after withdrawing from The Genesis Invitational. pic.twitter.com/ITvQuX7adJ
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) February 16, 2024
Oh, Greg
BREAKING: I’m being told the man pictured is the chef responsible for undercooking Tiger Woods In-N-Out burger yesterday. Working to confirm pic.twitter.com/BsaLFlYt31
— Eric Nash (@EricNasher17) February 16, 2024
Had to be the burger
How it started: How it’s going: pic.twitter.com/wMqN5oAzHu
— Alex Myers (@AlexMyers3) February 16, 2024
Only reason to watch
@TigerWoods Tiger tremendously sad to see you in a cart and out the event. The ONLY reason I watch the PGA is when you are playing!! Please get well! I want to see you break the Bear's record!! Or at least tie it!!
— gcurvey (@gcurvey) February 16, 2024
An ambulance is at Riviera
🐅😔 Crazy scenes at Riv. pic.twitter.com/TlbY7BJWkP
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) February 16, 2024
