Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week’s Genesis Invitational tournament at Torrey Pines, saying he is still processing the recent death of his mother, Kultida. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Tiger Woods abruptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Monday, saying he was still processing the death of his mother. Kultida Woods died unexpectedly last Tuesday at the age of 80.

Woods was announced as a participant on Friday, marking his anticipated return to competitive golf after a prolonged absence.

Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational after mother’s passing - The 15-time major champion lost his ‘greatest supporter’ Kultida Woods passed away last week