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Tiger Woods Faces Challenges and Back Spasms at The Genesis Invitational

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Tiger Woods deals with back spasms and an indifferent start at The Genesis Invitational. Despite struggles, Woods remains competitive.

Tiger Woods faced challenges and back spasms during The Genesis Invitational, opening with a 1-over 72 at The Riviera Country Club. Woods expressed his discomfort with back spasms that affected his performance, trailing leader Patrick Cantlay. The negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Saudis, highlighted by the Strategic Sports Group (SSG) deal, are ongoing.

Despite back issues, Woods completed the round at 1-over 72, showcasing his resilience. The golf legend, with his nervous yet competitive spirit, continues to make a mark in the sport he excels in. Woods' return to PGA Tour action after 10 months was met with anticipation and scrutiny.

Tiger Woods' performance at The Genesis Invitational was a mix of highs and lows, symbolized by a shank and back spasms. His 1-over score placed him behind Cantlay but demonstrated his determination to compete at the highest level. Woods' comeback, marked by uncertainties, garnered attention and speculation within the golf community.

Tiger Woods' entry back into professional golf at The Genesis Invitational captured the essence of an athlete overcoming physical challenges. Despite setbacks, Woods' presence adds excitement and interest to the PGA Tour.

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Tiger Woods opens The Genesis Invitational in 72, deals with back ... (pgatour.com)

Woods opened in 1-over 72 at The Riviera Country Club, eight back of early leader Patrick Cantlay. "My back spasmed on it," Woods said of his ...

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Tiger Woods says PGA Tour negotiations with Saudis continue (Business Day)

The deal with Strategic Sports Group (SSG) allows for co-investment with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which controls LIV Golf, but those talks continue to ...

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Tiger Woods deals with back spasms, cards 72 at Genesis ... (ESPN)

Tiger Woods said he was suffering back spasms during his last few holes at Riviera Country Club on Thursday, when he shot 1-over 72 in his first start in an ...

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Tiger Woods faces the loss of a most valuable tool—his competitive ... (GolfDigest.com)

LOS ANGELES — Believe it or not, Tiger Woods gets nervous. Still. Fifteen major championship wins, 82 victories, and 374 starts into his PGA Tour career, ...

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A good day for Tiger Woods at Genesis Invitational despite rare ... (Palm Beach Post)

Despite the spasm and shank, Tiger finished with a 1-over 72, eight shots behind leader Patrick Cantlay, after Thursday's first round at Riviera Country ...

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Golf: Tiger Woods struggles in PGA return as Cantlay leads at Riviera (WION)

Tiger Woods got off to an erratic start in his first US PGA Tour event in more than 10 months, firing a one-over par 72 that left him eight shots behind ...

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Tiger Woods hits a shank in his return to golf and opens with 72 at ... (Hindustan Times)

Woods said his back began to spasm over the final few holes in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera.

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Shot-by-shot: Tiger Woods shoots 1-over 72 Thursday at 2024 ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

The Big Cat is back. Tiger Woods returned to PGA Tour action on Thursday as the 15-time major champion made his 2024 debut at the Genesis Invitational at ...

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Saudi money in golf: Tiger Woods is now saying what once made ... (Yahoo Sports)

Two years ago, Phil Mickelson turned the golf world upside down with his thoughts about Saudi Arabia's regime and its potential effect on the PGA Tour. "They're ...

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Tiger Woods not opposed to deal between PGA Tour and Saudi ... (USA TODAY)

Tiger Woods says negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are ongoing and he is not opposed to a possible deal.

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Inconsistent Tiger Woods shanks in PGA return, Patrick Cantlay leads (Independent Online)

Tiger Woods was playing his first tour-sanctioned tournament since ankle surgery in April -- two weeks after he withdrew from the third round of the Masters ...

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Tiger Woods closes 'indifferent' PGA Tour comeback with shank ... (Sky Sports)

Tiger Woods marked his first official PGA Tour start since The Masters with a one-over 72 in California, leaving him eight strokes behind early leader ...

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Tiger Woods finishes one over par after Round 1 of Genesis ... (USA TODAY)

Tiger Woods returned to the course for his first PGA Tour event since the Masters. Here are the highlights from Round 1 of the Genesis Invitational.

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2024 Genesis Invitational tee times, pairings: When Tiger Woods ... (CBSSports.com)

Following a Tiger Woods shank, Patrick Cantlay 64, several missed short putts by Scottie Scheffler and triple bogeys by Rory McIloy and Max Homa, there was a ...

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Why Tiger Woods hasn't won at Riviera — in his own words (Golf.com)

Tiger Woods is making his return at the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera, a course where he has never won. He explained why on Wednesday.

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Tiger Woods shoots one-over, including shank on final hole, in ... (CNN)

Tiger Woods shot a one-over-par 72 on his return to competitive PGA Tour action on Thursday at the Genesis Invitational, but finished his round with a huge ...

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How to watch Tiger Woods on Friday at 2024 Genesis Invitational ... (Golf.com)

TV coverage for Friday's second round of the Genesis starts at 4 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, and TV viewers will be able to watch most of Woods' final round.

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What does Tiger Woods need to do to make the cut at the Genesis ... (USA TODAY)

Tiger Woods returned to the golf course in 2024 after dealing with several injuries last year and got off to an uneven start at the Genesis Invitational at ...

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Tiger Woods deals with back spasms, cards 72 at Genesis ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Tiger Woods said he was suffering back spasms during his last few holes at Riviera Country Club on Thursday, when he shot 1-over 72 in his first start in an ...

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Shot-by-shot: Follow Tiger Woods' second round of the 2024 ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

Thursday was an up-and-down day for Tiger Woods, as he posted a 1-over 72 during the first round of the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in ...

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Inside a Tiger Woods practice session: A minute-by-minute guide (GolfDigest.com)

We're unveiling our Undercover Lesson with Tiger Woods, filmed in late 2019, from the archive. Here's a complete guide of the episode.

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Tiger Woods' longtime logo? Sounds like he's over it (Golf.com)

When Tiger Woods was asked about the TW logo that has for years adorned his apparel, his answer wasn't long on nostalgia.

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Tiger Woods, TaylorMade partnership differs from Nike for one big ... (Business Insider Nordic)

Tiger Woods is returning to the PGA Tour with a new golf line called "Sun Day Red." Woods appears to be a co-owner, something he never had with Nike.

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Tiger Woods Returns To The PGA Tour In Sun Day Red (Forbes)

Woods, the winner of 15 majors, played a familiar course while wearing a different look at the Genesis Invitational.

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Tiger Woods withdraws from The Genesis Invitational due to illness ... (pgatour.com)

Woods, who was making his first official PGA TOUR start since the 2023 Masters, was 1-over through six holes and had just hit his tee shot on the par-4 seventh ...

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Tiger Woods withdraws in second round of 2024 Genesis ... (CBSSports.com)

The Genesis Invitational was Woods' first start on the PGA Tour since the 2023 Masters where he was forced to withdraw due to an ankle injury. Woods has now ...

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Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational because of illness ... (MyPalmBeachPost)

Tiger Woods, who suffered back spasms at the end of the first round on Thursday, took himself out of the tournament on Friday after completing six holes.

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Tiger Woods out of PGA Genesis Invitational because of illness (Los Angeles Times)

A PGA Tour rules official says Tiger Woods withdrew from the Genesis Invitational because of illness, and that it was not related to his ankle or back.

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Tiger Woods withdraws mid-round during second round of PGA Tour ... (Sky Sports)

Tiger Woods withdrew due to illness when playing the seventh hole of his second round at the Genesis Invitational; Woods was making his first start at an ...

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Tiger Woods withdraws in second round of Genesis Invitational (NBC Sports - Misc.)

PGA Tour in-booth rules official Mark Dusbabek said on Golf Channel's broadcast that initial reports had Woods withdrawing because of “illness.” Woods was 1 ...

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When Tiger Woods launched new business, this guy's website blew up (Golf.com)

When roughly 20000 visitors found Chris Wright's U.K.-based website on Tuesday, he knew something was up.

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Tiger Woods' comeback ends early as he pulls out of Genesis ... (The Guardian)

Tiger Woods, who last played in December, complained of illness after six holes of his second round at Riviera in southern California.

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Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational in second round ... (USA TODAY)

Tiger Woods withdrew from The Genesis Invitational during Friday's second round because of an illness. Woods also serves as host of the tournament.

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Tiger Woods WDs from Genesis Invitational for health reasons (GolfDigest.com)

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on Friday for an apparent and not yet disclosed illness, ...

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Tiger Woods withdraws from his first PGA Tour event in nearly a year (WDBJ7)

Tiger Woods returned ...

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Tiger Woods withdraws from Riviera with illness. His 2024 debut ... (Hindustan Times)

Rob McNamara, his longtime associate and vice president of TGR Ventures, said Woods felt flu symptoms Thursday night and they were worse when he woke up.

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Tiger Woods' manager explains mysterious Riviera WD, ambulance ... (Golf.com)

Tiger Woods' manager said Woods' WD at the Genesis Invitational was caused by a 'flu' requiring an IV before leaving the course.

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Tiger Woods withdraws from Riviera with flu symptoms. His 2024 ... (Spectrum News 1)

Rob McNamara, his longtime associate, said Woods felt flu symptoms Thursday night and they were worse when he woke up.

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Tiger Woods wears shirt paying tribute to 1992 PGA TOUR debut at ... (pgatour.com)

Editor's note: Tiger Woods withdrew from The Genesis Invitational on Friday due to illness.

Tiger Woods' WD sends Riviera Country Club into confused chaos (Golf.com)

Tiger Woods withdrew suddenly from the Genesis Invitational, kicking off an anxious few hours where little was known about his health.

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Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational, citing illness (CNN)

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Genesis Invitational in the second round due to illness, the PGA Tour announced on Friday.

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