Exclusive; Tiger Woods has a new injury, his retirement date is closer than ever
Exclusive; Tiger Woods has a new injury, his retirement date is closer than ever
The sports community was sent into shock as news broke of Tiger Woods withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational, causing a disturbance in the golf world.
At the Genesis Invitational, Tiger Woods embarked on his inaugural PGA TOUR appearance since competing in the 2023 Masters and boasts an impressive record of acquiring 15 major championship victories.
Nonetheless, in the course of his second round, Woods encountered unforeseen health obstacles. When he reached the sixth hole with a score of 1-over, he abruptly retired from competition as a result of illness.
The exact nature of his sickness is undisclosed, however it caused a regretful conclusion to his resurgence in the tournament. An official transporting Woods back to the locker room triggered worry among spectators regarding his health.
Woods is currently facing a difficult recovery process due to an unfortunate incident- a severe car accident that took place in the early months of 2021.
What was Tiger Woods suffering from?
Woods grappled with back spasms during the initial round, hampering his game. Nevertheless, he persisted and completed it decently with a score of 72. It was on the par-4 18th hole that his play suffered due to an approach shot gone awry because of the persistent spams in his back muscles.
Later on, Woods clarified, “For the last three holes it has been experiencing spasms and eventually became stiff.”
Sources with insights into Woods’ thoughts disclosed that the Genesis Invitational’s withdrawal was mainly motivated by his worries about continuing to recuperate from the wounds he suffered in the accident.