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.
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
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
the Friday 5 pm WD is right out of the 2014 playbook
— Brendan Porath (@BrendanPorath) February 16, 2024
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
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
@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
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