Tiger won't play at Genesis Invitational, citing mother's death

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Tiger Woods said he's still processing his mother's death and won't play in this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California, he announced on X on Monday.

The Genesis Invitational, which benefits Woods' TGR Foundation, had announced on Friday that the 15-time major champion was in the field and intended to play. Thursday's opening round would have been nine days since Woods' 80-year-old mother, Kultida Woods, passed away.

I planned to tee it up this week, but I'm just not ready. I did my best to prepare, knowing it's what my Mom would have wanted, but I'm still processing her loss.

Thanks to everyone who has reached out. I hope to be at…