Golf fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Tiger Woods play. The 15-time major champion abruptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational this week, saying that he was still processing the death of his mother and isn’t ready to play. Kultida Woods died unexpectedly at the age of 80 on Feb. 4.

After originally committing to the field at Torrey Pines, Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the 2025 Genesis Invitational, the event he has hosted in California since 2020. The 15-time major champion posted on social media that he tried his best to prepare for the tournament but is still processing the death of his mother.