Tiger Woods Withdraws From Genesis Invitational in Wake of Mother’s Death: ‘I’m Just Not Ready’

Tiger Woods played in the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Tiger Woods has decided against playing this week.

Saying he “is not ready,” Woods announced via social media that he has withdrawn from the Genesis Invitational, which has been relocated to Torrey Pines in San Diego due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

Woods had committed last Friday to play the event.

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… pic.twitter.com/HP45Tla3QQ

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 10, 2025

This was to be his first start of 2025 and it was to come just a week after the death of his mother, Kultida.

The $20 million signature event moved from its home at Riviera Country Club due to the Southern California wildfires.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Tiger Woods Withdraws From Genesis Invitational in Wake of Mother’s Death: ‘I’m Just Not Ready’.