Tiger Woods withdrew from the Genesis Invitational during the second round of his PGA Tour comeback.

The PGA Tour comeback of Tiger Woods came to an unexpected halt when the 15-time major champion had to withdraw mid-round at the Genesis Invitational due to illness. This marked Woods’ first appearance at an official PGA Tour event since The Masters in November 2020, and the anticipation surrounding his return was palpable. Despite playing a limited schedule in recent years due to injuries, Woods showed glimpses of his former brilliance during the eventful opening round at Riviera Country Club, carding five birdies but also battling through six bogeys.

The 48-year-old icon’s determination was evident as he navigated the challenges on the course, including a shank on the fairway during his final hole and struggling with back spasms over his closing holes. Despite these setbacks, Woods birdied the opening round of his second round and seemed poised to fight his way into the weekend. However, fate took a different turn as he slipped below the cut mark with back-to-back bogeys from the fourth hole. His resilience was on display when he managed a two-putt par at the sixth hole, but it was evident that the toll of the game was catching up to him.

As Woods teed off onto the seventh fairway, it became apparent that he had to cut short his round. With visible disappointment, he called an early end to his participation in the tournament and was taken from the course on a buggy. The PGA Tour later confirmed that Woods’ mid-round withdrawal was attributed to illness rather than injury, marking another unexpected turn in his journey back to competitive golf.

This recent episode added to the narrative of Woods’ intermittent presence in the golfing arena. His last official event before the Genesis Invitational was the Masters in April, where he withdrew during his third round due to injury. In a testament to his enduring spirit, Woods was able to complete 72 holes in December, finishing 18th in a 20-man field at the Hero World Challenge. As fans and peers continue to track his progress, each twist and turn in Tiger Woods’ golfing journey remains a compelling storyline that transcends the sport.