Tiger Woods to Re-Appear At Genesis Invitational? Potential Return After Withdrawal Explored

Feb 17, 2024 | 7:47 AM EST

Tiger Woods to Re-Appear At Genesis Invitational? Potential Return After Withdrawal Explored

Feb 17, 2024 | 7:47 AM EST

Tiger Woods did not get the start he wanted for his 2024 season! First, the 48-year-old had a lackluster performance during the first round of the 2024 Genesis Invitational. Unfortunately, he could not improve his position and withdrew in the second round due to flu symptoms.

His fans surely will be disappointed to hear this news. But will the American golfer not be seen anymore in the signature event he is hosting? Let’s take a look into the past to find out!

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Tiger Woods can return to the 2024 Genesis Invitational

After playing six holes in the second round, Woods was sitting at a score of 2-over and was below the projected cut line. However, the 15x major champion had to withdraw from the event due to developing flu-like symptoms. But it looks like he is doing much better now, according to an update. Sean Zak stated on X, “Tiger Woods visited his locker just now. Was upright and smiling. Gave out a hug. Packed up his locker and left.”

Tiger Woods visited his locker just now. Was upright and smiling. Gave out a hug. Packed up his locker and left.
— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) February 16, 2024

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He was in relatively okay condition before leaving. Therefore, it means the 48-year-old can be expected to return to the 2024 Genesis Invitational, just not on the greens. As of now, Woods has officially withdrawn from the event but can return to the Genesis Invitational booth.

Tiger Woods is the host of the event, and if he joins the panel of experts, he will draw in more fans, too. And it is not the first time he will be there as he joined the booth in the 2022-23 season!

The 48-year-old’s past experiences at the Genesis Invitational booth

In 2022, Woods joined Jim Nantz and Sir Nick Faldo for the Genesis Invitational booth. He didn’t play that year either but provided expert opinions from the booth. During his time there, Woods declared fans will be seeing him more on the PGA Tour.

That statement will be valid for this year! Rob McNamara, the business partner of the golfer, revealed the withdrawal from the 2024 Genesis Invitational was “not physical at all.”

Thus, if Tiger Woods overcomes his flu symptoms, he can finally appear for the event. However, his limp on the course at the 2024 Genesis Invitational has worried the fans. Do you think the 48-year-old is fit to compete in the next PGA Tour event? Let us know in the comments section below.

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