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Tiger Woods ended his 2024 PGA return after developing flu symptoms on the Genesis Invitational course, the 48-year-old pro golfer confirmed on Saturday. “I had to withdraw from @thegenesisinv due to illness, which we now know is influenza,” he wrote on X. On Friday, he was carted off the course and escorted to a clubhouse at the Genesis Invitational in L.A. for undisclosed reasons, leaving fans to speculate over his condition. The PGA tour later said that Woods “received treatment during his time in the clubhouse, including an IV bag, for potential dehydration and dizziness related to his illness,” before leaving the course in a car. Woods wished the other competitors well and expressed his thanks to the tour and his fans. “I’m disappointed to not be there and want to thank @GenesisUSA and all the fans for the support,” he said. His Genesis appearance was his first with the PGA Tour since withdrawing from the Masters last year over severe pain, which was followed by ankle surgery in April.
Tiger Woods breaks silence on early exit from Genesis Invitational and confirms diagnosis
Tiger Woods has confirmed falling ill with influenza was the reason for his withdrawal from the Genesis Invitational.
Woods was making his first appearance in an official PGA Tour event since last year’s Masters, where he pulled out due to his leg problems.
He had an eventful first round after shooting five birdies and six bogeys, as well as a wild shank on the 18th.
But there was huge concern on Friday when Woods was carted off the course and ambulances arrived to treat the 15-time major champion.
It was later confirmed that Woods had withdrawn from the competition due to illness.
And the 48-year-old has now spoken for the first time since leaving the tournament, confirming he is already “feeling better”.
He wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “I would like to confirm that I had to withdraw from @thegenesisinv due to illness, which we now know is influenza.
“I am resting and feeling better. Good luck to the players this weekend.
“I’m disappointed to not be there and want to thank @GenesisUSA and all the fans for the support.”
