Tiger Woods will return to golf on Tuesday, when he tees it up within the indoor TGL league.
The league confirmed that Woods might be taking part in with the Jupiter Hyperlinks once they tackle the New York Golf Membership.
Woods, 49, initially deliberate to compete within the Genesis Invitational, however he withdrew after saying he was nonetheless “processing” the loss of life of his mom.
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Tiger Woods of Jupiter Hyperlinks Golf Membership waves to followers as he’s launched initially of a match of the TMRW Golf League (TGL) towards Boston Widespread Golf, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Seaside Gardens, Fla. (AP Picture/Rebecca Blackwell)
Woods revealed final week that his mom, Kultida, had died at 78 years outdated.
“I deliberate to tee it up this week, however I’m simply not prepared,” Woods stated in an announcement. “I did my greatest to arrange, understanding it’s what my Mother would have needed, however I’m nonetheless processing her loss.
“Because of everybody who has reached out. I hope to be at Torrey later within the week and recognize the continued kindness since my Mother’s passing.”
The Genesis Invitational organizers paid tribute to her, because the par-4 seventh gap incorporates a white flag.
GENESIS INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT PAYS TRIBUTE TO TIGER WOODS’ LATE MOTHER, KULTIDA WOODS
Golfer Tiger Woods, proper, hugs his mom, Kultida Woods, throughout a press convention at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, headquarters of the PGA Tour, in Ponte Vedra Seaside, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. ( Lori Moffett/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photos)
The white flag is freed from wording in a nod to Tiger’s late mom and her religion.
Kultida practiced Buddhism, based on a social media submit from the PGA Tour. Buddhists maintain the colour white and the No. 7 in excessive regard.
White is believed to characterize enlightenment, information and purity. Kultida was born in Thailand, and the nation’s flag has a pair of white stripes, that are believed to represent Buddhism.
Tiger has not participated in a match for the reason that British Open in July 2024.
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Tiger Woods, hugs his mom, Kultida Woods, throughout a information convention, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Seaside, Fla. (AP Picture/Eric Homosexual, File)
It might have been the primary time Woods might be competing since he had a microdiscectomy in September to alleviate ache in his legs. It was the sixth surgical procedure he has undergone on his decrease again.
The final time Woods performed 4 rounds was at final yr’s Masters, when he broke the match document for many cuts made on the prestigious main along with his twenty fourth consecutive lower made.
The 15-time main champion has been competing within the TGL league because it debuted Jan. 7, 2025.
Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos and Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
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