Woods laughs off viral pizza denial: 'We were starving'

SAN DIEGO – It’s tough to say what was more surprising from this episode: Tiger Woods getting denied a slice of pizza during Wednesday’s pro-am at Torrey Pines or the fact that Woods, arguably the most fit player in the game, eats pizza.

The moment was caught on video by a local reporter and it shows a light-hearted moment on the 13th tee when the pizza vendor, who described himself as a Tiger Woods fans, denied Woods a slice because of an ongoing health inspection.

Following a second-round 70 Woods was asked about the incident.

“We were looking for anything, we were starving. [Caddie Joey LaCava] didn't put any sandwiches in the bag, didn't have any bars, so we were all hungry,” Woods laughed.

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