Tiger Woods 'disappointed' after withdrawing from Genesis Invitational due to illness

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Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf was short-lived, lasting only 24 holes at the Genesis Invitational. 

Woods withdrew from the tournament Friday after finishing just six holes due to flu-like symptoms. 

Tiger Woods speaks with a rules official after withdrawing from the tournament due to illness on the sixth hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club Feb. 16, 2024, in Pacific Palisades, Calif.  (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

"He had a little bit of a fever and was better during the warmup, but then when he got out there and was walking and playing, he started feeling dizzy," Rob McNamara, Woods’ longtime business partner, told a PGA Tour official. 

"Ultimately, the doctors are saying he’s got potentially some type of flu and that he was dehydrated. He’s been treated with an IV bag, and he’s doing much, much better, and he’ll be released on his own here soon."

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On Saturday, Woods confirmed he was forced to withdraw due to the flu and expressed his disappointment about not being able to continue competing. 

"I would like to confirm that I had to withdraw from [The Genesis Invitational] due to illness, which we now know is influenza," Woods posted to X. "I am resting and feeling better. Good luck to the players this weekend. I’m disappointed to not be there and want to thank [Genesis USA] and all the fans for the support."

Tiger Woods is driven off the course on the seventh fairway after he withdrew from the Genesis Invitational due to illness at Riviera Country Club Feb. 16, 2024, in Pacific Palisades, Calif. (Gina