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Still grieving, Woods pulls out of the Genesis
The Straits Times
|February 12, 2025
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said on Feb 10 that he was "just not ready" as he announced he will not play in this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines as planned following his mother's death.
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The 15-time Major champion had initially committed to his first professional tournament in seven months at the Genesis, a PGA Tour event which he hosts.
His decision to play came just days after he announced that his mother, Kultida, had died last week at the age of 78.
"I planned to tee it up this week, but I'm just not ready," the American said in a statement posted on social media.
"I did my best to prepare, knowing it's what my Mom would have wanted, but I'm still processing her loss.
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