Woods to hold book signing Monday in NYC

Tiger Woods will be making his first public appearance since withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic in early February due to back spasms. Woods will be in New York City Monday for a book signing.

The 14-time major champion has not been seen since pulling out of the European Tour stop. He was scheduled to play the Genesis Open, the Honda Classic and this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods was also scheduled to hold a news conference at the Genesis Open, which benefits his foundation, but he canceled after meeting with doctors who advised him to "stay horizontal."

He issued a statement last week saying, "Unfortunately, due to ongoing rest and rehabilitation on my back, I won't be able…