Less than 24 hours after Tiger Woods was carted off the course and withdrawn from the Genesis Invitational, the Big Cat admitted why.
in statement Woods explained on Twitter that he actually had the flu.
“Just to confirm, I had to withdraw from @thegenesisinv due to illness and now we know it’s the flu,” Tiger wrote. “I’m resting and feeling good. I wish the players the best of luck this weekend. I’m disappointed I won’t be there, but I want to thank @GenesisUSA and all the fans for their support.” Masu.”
I would like to confirm that I needed to withdraw. @thegenesisinv It was caused by an illness, which we now know to be influenza. I was resting and feeling better. We wish the players the best of luck this weekend.I’m sorry that I couldn’t participate, but I would like to thank you. @GenesisUSA And to all the fans…
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 17, 2024
During the second round, after six holes, Woods accidentally got into a cart with the main official and looked pained. People immediately assumed that his back or some other physical injury had come back.
Following Thursday’s first round, Tiger detailed the back spasms he experienced over the last few holes, which caused a random shank on the 18th.
Fortunately, it wasn’t his lower back that was sick. As the news begins to emerge, Ambulance and fire engine appeared in front of the Riviera Country Club, and many began to worry.
His longtime business partner, Rob McNamara, told media after the situation subsided on Friday that he had developed “flu-like symptoms” the night before. He felt better during warm-ups, but began to feel dizzy during his rounds.
The 82-time PGA Tour winner decided to withdraw after feeling dizzy again. In retrospect, this development made sense, as Woods took off his sweater early in the round, but eventually put it back in the hole before leaving the course.
Medical staff gave him an intravenous fluid, and he eventually became a 15-time major champion. left the venue Before the end of the second round.
We hope Woods feels better soon and can return to the course in the near future.
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