Tiger Woods, 48, Was Urgently Carted Back from the Golf Course Due to Illness — Video & Details
Tiger Woods stepped away from The Genesis Invitational amid health concerns. He and Rob McNamara shared news about his condition. His health ailment necessitated immediate medical attention and treatment.
In an unforeseen twist at The Genesis Invitational on February 16, Tiger Woods, aged 48, was suddenly carted off the golf course. He withdrew from the tournament as a result of an illness.
The pro golfer was navigating the second round of the event when his withdrawal was prompted, as confirmed by PGA Tour Communications. The professional golf tour organizing company posted a brief statement on social media.
Tiger Woods being escorted off the golf course at The Genesis Invitational event posted on February 17, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Golf Channel
Their message read, “Tiger Woods is a WD during the second round of The Genesis Invitational.” Woods’ day on the course took a concerning turn when—after being 1-over through six holes and executing his tee shot at the par-4 seventh hole—he had to stop.
Tiger Woods leaving The Genesis Invitational event posted on February 17, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Golf Channel
At approximately 1:35 p.m., he was escorted back to the locker room by a rules official, and emergency personnel were seen arriving at the Riviera Country Club shortly thereafter. The health scare prompted a flurry of speculation and concern among onlookers.
Addressing these concerns, Rob McNamara, Executive Vice President of TGR Ventures, shed light on Woods’ condition on the same day. McNamara revealed that Woods had been battling flu-like symptoms since the night before, which had intensified by the morning of the event.
Rob McNamara and Tiger Woods having a conversation before The Genesis Invitational in Pacific Palisades, California on February 14, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Despite an initial improvement during warm-up, Woods began to feel dizzy while playing. “The doctors are saying he’s got some — potentially some type of flu and that he was dehydrated,” McNamara explained, adding that Woods was being treated with an IV bag and was expected to recover swiftly. He also clarified that the situation was not related to any physical injuries, saying, “Not physical at all, his back’s fine.”
Woods himself took to social media the following day, February 17, to share an update on his health status and express his regret over the withdrawal. “I am resting and feeling better,” Woods stated, confirming the diagnosis of influenza.
He extended his gratitude to Genesis USA, and his fans for their...
