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September 2023 was the month. Tiger Woods was reportedly considering a comeback to the game. In addition, he was observed several times on the greens. The cause? Chasing his son Charlie Woods in the 14–15 age group in the Last Chance Regional (Boys). When February 2024 finally arrives, many start to wonder if the legend will aid his son on the course once more.

September 2023 was the month. Tiger Woods was reportedly considering a comeback to the game. In addition, he was observed several times on the greens. The cause? Chasing his son Charlie Woods in the 14–15 age group in the Last Chance Regional (Boys). When February 2024 finally arrives, many start to wonder if the legend will aid his son on the course once more.

Woods has not included the forthcoming tournament in his list of events that he plans to play in for the 2024 season. That puts to rest any uncertainty about how being on the bag for his son might be impacted by his golf profession. The pro’s recent back spasms and sicknesses, which caused him to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational, raise yet another serious concern.

With regards to his influenza, it would take a maximum of one week to have been cured of the same. However, the issue becomes troublesome owing to his back problems. He had undergone spinal surgery for a pinched nerve owing to the back spasms that arose in 2014. Moreover, the 15-time major champ followed it with two microdiscectomies and one back surgery in 2015, a complex surgery to fuse his spinal cord in 2017, and another microdiscectomy in 2021 before his accident.

Well, if the problem still persists by the time pre-qualifiers start, then he would have no option but to employ a cart. But PGA Tour events, unfortunately, do not allow the use of a cart even for a caddie unless it calls for a special situation, such as the case of Casey Martin, a former pro who suffered from Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome. Well, even if they do, the Hall of Famer is against its usage. Thus, everything boils down to his health. If he manages to recover before the event, then YES, he can caddie for his son. However, if Woods is unable to do so, then he will not be able to carry the bags.

Nevertheless, the 82-time PGA Tour champ is renowned for pushing through despite adversity on the greens. What’s more, during the Last Chance Regional qualifiers, he was able to help his son to a win even though the golfer had not completely recovered from the sore knee.

During the qualifying competition for the NB3 National Championship, the 48-year-old was able to help his son card a 6-under 66 in the second and final round. As a result of the same, the young athlete was able to score a total of 7-under-137 over the two days of play and pave his way to the finals at Coushatta.

It was a long road for the 82-time PGA Tour champ. From a string of injuries after 2010 to the major accident in 2021 to the plantar fascitis surgery in 2023, the professional has gone through a lot. Now, one would hope the athlete would be able to return to the course as soon as possible, even as his son’s caddie, after Woods recovers from the back spasms and the influenza.

 

Charlie Woods had his mother by his side, even though it wasn’t the best day on the greens. Charlie Woods was not able to get a spot in a PGA Tour event qualifying, and Elin Nordegren was present. The 15-year-old missed the cut at the Lost Lake Golf Club after shooting 16 over 86, aided by a 12-point score on the par-4 7th hole.

Following each shot, Woods Jr. had to contend with the throng of people swarming around him. About fifty onlookers followed him along. The group that usually supports Woods Jr. on the course during school tournaments was absent, as was his father, a 15-time Major champion who has occasionally ridden in his bag. Charlie Woods had his mother cheering him on, as usual. Elin Nordegren, who bitterly parted from Tiger Woods in 2010, six years after their marriage, had previously shown up to support her children.

Charlie Woods made his public debut in the 2020 PNC Championship. Since then, the Woods family has made it an annual trip. Outside the lines, however, was Elin Nordegren and their daughter, Sam Woods.

That was the first indication that Woods and Nordegren were skilled co-parents. “Tiger and Elin have made it such a huge priority to protect the interests of their kids and their privacy,” close family friend Notah Begay III said at the time to Golf.com. “I mentioned Tiger being at all those soccer games and youth activities—well, Elin’s right there and right next to them,” Begay continued.

In her early soccer matches, Nordegren was seated next to Sam Woods. at the age of three for Charlie and five for Sam. The former model was photographed playing soccer with her children at a stadium back in 2013. She was pictured with her children and her twin sister while wearing sweatpants and a jersey. When Sam Woods began to play, the former model reportedly also took on the role of instructor for a while. It was easy to see where Sam Woods’ soccer skills came from. In fact, Woods mentioned that when his son was younger, he was more interested in soccer.

Charlie Woods was still recovering from his near-fatal car accident in 2021 when Elin Nordegren accompanied him to a soccer session. In addition, Nordegren brought Arthur, the infant she had with Jordan Cameron, who is one year old.

Woods had previously stated that both of them have a friendly connection even after their breakup. Woods even said that his ex-wife is still one of his closest buddies. Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational due to influenza, but he is already on the mend, so Elin Nordegren was back at the greens supporting his son.

 

“Red Sunday” Tiger Woods revealed the name of his new brand a while ago. Furthermore, he was seen at the most recent Genesis Invitational sporting shoes with the company’s emblem on the greens. It seems that the golfer is planning to broaden his brand to include other sports divisions, specifically women’s golf.

The firm just posted a video to Instagram that included brief shots of the 48-year-old driving the ball and wearing the new clothing. But a golfer’s fan responded to the tweet to demand that the business also introduce a “women’s range.” The response? They concurred!

A digital creator went ahead to share her request under the post as she earnestly commented, “Can we have a women’s range too please.” Replying to the same, the official handle of Sun Day Red stated, “We are working on a women’s line for 2025,” as the brand confirmed its plans to enter the realm of women’s sports, especially golf.

“There will also be pieces available May 1 that work for both men and women,” the brand added. Earlier, during its release, the label’s officials, including Woods, had disclosed their plans to launch men’s apparel, including golf shirts, hoodies, and outerwear in the U.S. and Canada on May 1, with the intention of later expanding the same to include women’s, children’s, and footwear. It appears that the initial launch would boast a unisex style of clothes.

In the meanwhile, a description and a video of the 15-time major champion swinging were uploaded. After asking viewers and supporters to “imagine” what the brand could make to “enhance” that sensation, it stated, “Think of all the reps and knowledge in that swing.” The recording and the description both masterfully hint at the depth of knowledge and expertise that the game’s icon possesses with a single club swing.

That being said, not everyone was in favor of the Hall of Famer’s new brand. While some, like the Woods family, thought it was “cool,” many others have decided to express their displeasure with the same.

Many people in the golf community responded to comments like “This stuff is ugly” and “The logo lacks everything; I was looking forward to the press conference and launch but won’t be purchasing this one” by expressing a variety of viewpoints. Furthermore, some made fun of the brand’s name by commenting, “Why is it three words?!?” under a TWLEGION post that featured the merchandise.

Not everyone was unhappy, though. A lot of people, including Sam and Charlie Woods, expressed their appreciation for the brand. When their father was about to unveil the brand, the two adolescents asked him, “Dad, is it going to be cool?” To which he simply answered, “Of course it’s gonna be cool.” It’s safe to presume that, had they not seen the new product, the two young sportsmen would have accepted their father’s mythology. Every fan would be anticipating the release of its initial line on May 1st, regardless of the reviews!

Tiger Woods doesn’t seem to be the only victim of the curse! The iconic player was forced to pull out of the main event at the Riviera Country Club early due to a combination of dehydration and influenza-like symptoms. But it appears that he wasn’t the only one who had the same fate—Patrick Cantlay had also been mentioned as ill some time ago.

Daniel Rapaport posted a tweet on X (previously known as Twitter). It was mentioned that Johnson Wagner of Golf Channel had received word that Cantlay had a temperature from his instructor, Jamie Mulligan. “PC woke up with over 100-degree temperature and had some sort of illness,” according to reports. He apparently didn’t play his best golf on Sunday as a result of this, finishing in T4 with a score of one over par 72.

The 31-year-old was top of the leaderboard at the completion of the round on Saturday, having played three days and shot 14 under. Through three rounds, he had managed to record scores of 64, 65, and 70. But on the last day, three bogeys and two birdies dropped his score to 13-under, denying him the opportunity to win the event like Hideki Matsuyama or tie for second place with Luke List and Will Zalatoris.

He can relax, for starters, because, in contrast to Woods, he apparently started experiencing symptoms on the last day. Due to his severe dehydration, the 48-year-old had to be wheeled away on a trolley before receiving an IV drip. Additionally, on day 2, he was only able to complete the tee shot on the seventh hole, at which point he was displayed as WD from the signature event.

Cantlay, meanwhile, is the third competitor from the field to fall ill during the Genesis Invitational. Jordan Spieth was even said to feel unwell on the second day of the event. Xander Schauffele, who was eliminated from the competition, spoke out in favor of the professional and verified rumors that the 30-year-old was ill.

When questioned about Spieth and his disqualification, Schauffele said, “He was really sick and he had a rough last hole.” He continued by saying that “he had to use the restroom and returned in about a minute and the card was incorrect.” Furthermore, due to some confusion, the golfer was compelled to “go kind of ask some questions around” following the break.

Interestingly enough, though, the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open champion was quick to note how “unfortunate” it was that things went as they did. In addition, he mentioned the restrictions that disqualified the golfer and even advocated for “some sort of softening on the rules.” In any case, it appears that the sickness had a significant impact on the golfing community. A third missed their chance to win the title, one had to withdraw, and another was disqualified. Very, very depressing!

 

Michael Jordan is the unusual player to be left off of GOAT rankings. Whether it’s basketball or just sports in general, His Airness is frequently near the top of these rankings. This time, though, the legendary Chicago Bulls player was passed up for the award by well-known sportscaster Jason Whitlock, who instead to support golfer and former buddy of Michael Jordan Tiger Woods for the same designation.

Whitlock recently posted a new video on YouTube comparing Jordan to NCAA standout Caitlin Clark, in honor of Jordan’s 61st birthday. The elephant in the room, though, was Whitlock’s rejection of the six-time NBA champion. “Tiger Woods is actually the most transformative athlete of our lifetime,” the 56-year-old said at the outset. Jordan was the guest pick on Whitlock’s show, and Steve Kims was shocked by the analyst’s analysis. “Tiger Woods operated on a platform that was very limited…transformed golf for 20 straight years,” Whitlock went on.

Whitlock thinks that whereas Woods was a lone warrior on the PGA tour, elevating the game’s profile from the start, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson set the bar high in the NBA and Jordan performed even better. “Tiger Woods transformed golf for twenty straight years,” he continued.A large crowd attended the golf event to watch Tiger Woods. He even acknowledged that he might be biased toward the 11-time Player of the Year on the PGA Tour. He is, nevertheless, sticking to his guns and supporting Woods.

It would also be interesting to mention that the two prominent sports figures mentioned above were formerly close friends. In the end, Woods achieved his goal of becoming the golf equivalent of Michael Jordan. For a brief period of time, he also had tight links to the Bulls Hall of Famer.

On the golf field, the two enjoyed some enjoyable time competing against one another. Charles Barkley, a Sixers legend, frequently accompanied them. But because of a covert romance he had while married, Woods experienced significant blowback throughout his career. In addition, the unexpected death of his father Earl Wood rocked his world. Following a string of unfortunate incidents, Woods made the decision to maintain privacy.

Barkley stated, “To this day, I don’t have any idea what happened,” as reported by Daily Mail.He simply quit communicating with us. All I know is that. Regarding Woods’s difficulties, Jordan remarked, “He’s going to have to trust somebody.”

 

The beginning of Tiger Woods’ 2024 season was depressing! The 48-year-old was getting ready to make his Genesis Invitational debut in the second round when he was unexpectedly halted by an adversary and left the Riviera Country Club in a golf cart—something Woods said he would never do! Will he have to retract his statements about participating in a single tournament each month, just as he did with regard to using a cart? That would rely on how quickly he recovered from the flu.

Three days have passed since Woods returned to his home. When Woods will return to full health and play in his second event of the season has been a mystery for the past 72 hours—until now!

Tiger Woods had some flu-like symptoms after returning to his room after playing the first round. Rob McNamara, his longtime friend and TGR manager, had reported to the media that the symptoms began the Thursday night and were “worse than the night before” the following day.

He started feeling lightheaded throughout the warm-up and had a fever. It’s possible to presume that the body is fighting off the virus on day one of influenza. Woods would have needed IV hydration the following day in order to recover from the virus. Day three can end up being even worse than the previous one, per GoodRx Health.

Woods is most likely well on her road to recovery, as the symptoms of influenza typically start to fade by day four. People can typically return to work and resume their regular lives by days five and six. But, it may take Woods, who is over 45 and has sustained numerous injuries, an additional week to fully heal from the virus and resume playing golf.

Woods’s future plans for the 2024 season may be impacted by the tardiness of his recuperation. Should the 15-time major champion require two weeks to recover from the virus, Woods may be unable to participate in the upcoming, highly anticipated event in March.

The 82-time PGA Tour winner made his comeback to the Hero World Challenge. However, prior to taking the tee shot at Albany GC, Woods had dropped a small clue on his 2024 itinerary. “I think the best scenario would be maybe a tournament a month,” the event host stated at the Hero World Challenge news conference.

Woods went on to say that he will most likely “start with maybe at Genesis [Invitational]” in February in accordance with the plan. Then “something near The Players in March.” Despite being unable to play the full 72 holes, he kept his word and played at Riviera CC. He would have also desired to perform at The Players going forward. Woods’ victory at the 2019 Masters qualifies him to compete at the Players.

By the time The PLAYERS begin on March 14, Woods might have fully recuperated from his influenza. It implies that he wouldn’t let his health stand in the way of winning the PLAYERS Championship. The former world number one, though, chose not to participate in the competition last year. Back then, he was equally qualified and in quite good health. It’s unclear what will be his next golf outing, but the odds are 50/50!

 

1999 was the year. Tiger Woods was at the height of his game at the Los Angeles Open, having just won the Buick Invitational with an incredible 22-under 266. But a mishandled putt on the last par-4 left him without a playoff opportunity, and he had to settle for second place. Not fortunate? Indeed. He had no idea, though, that the T2 finish would be his only opportunity to win at the Riviera Country Club.

When 2024 arrives. With 110 career victories in professional competition, including 82 on the PGA Tour, Mr. T has set numerous records. Even still, given that he was also forced to withdraw from the most recent event, a victory at the California Club seems as far-fetched as seeing a ghost for the golfer.

Before the 2024 Genesis Invitational, 48-year-old Woods noted, “I have traditionally not putted well here,” recalling his years of misfortune on the course. “I’ve handled it nicely here. The athlete continued, “My iron game has been pretty good, but at this course, I have never really gotten hot with the putter.” It appears that Lady Luck has averted her gaze from the expert during his hometown competition.

When he was 16 years old and made his men’s circuit debut in 1992, he made his first appearance at the grounds. What was the outcome? At 72-75, a six-stroke deficit led to a missed cut. With the exception of his debut, the golfing legend has since played at the course 14 times in his career. He has, however, only managed eight top-25 rankings and three top-10 finishes, the former of which occurred in 1999, 2003, and 2004 at T2, T5, and T7, respectively.

That was the best he could come up with. What about the other viewpoint? Yes, we are discussing his least successful finishes. In fact, in his 15 starts, the 1997 Masters champion has missed the cut three times in total, including his debut in 1992, 1993, and 2018, the year he took over as the tournament’s host. In 2020, he scored an 11-over par 295 to finish last among those who made the cut, marking his last performance before 2024.

In addition, he has missed two of the events—2006 and the most recent one—due to the virus. Even yet, his worst results on the course still stand in stark contrast to his closest victory.

The two WDs, the missed cuts, and his T68 finish underscore one of the PGA Tour winner’s most unfortunate connections to a course. The athlete, who was 17 at the time, shot 74-78-152, which was seven strokes over the required cutline, and that resulted in the 1993 MC. His 1997 debut round at the course as a professional resulted in a 3-under 281 that left him in a tie for twenty-first place.

And now it is 1999. The year he nearly met Lady Luck. Woods was two shots behind Ted Tryba after a bogey-free third round of 65, putting him in contention for the win. He was unable to take advantage of the same, though, as he missed a number of birdies on the fourth day, the last being the par-4 18th. He lost the opportunity to tie Ernie Els, who would go on to win the tournament, for a playoff because of this error. The eventual 15-time major champion concluded the LA Open in a tie for second place with Davis Love III and Tryba at 12-under par.

Aside from the top-10 finishes, withdrawals, and missed cuts, the rest is just average for the golfer; his worst finishes, though still making the cut, were T18 in 2000, T13 in 2001, T13 in 2005, T15 in 2019, T45 in 2023, and T68 in 2020, even though he made the cut. Regardless of the elusive victory at Riviera, many of his fans would be waiting for another victory from the Hall of Famer, so that he can break Sam Snead’s record of PGA Tour victories, to which he is currently tied.

Golf is a game that requires perseverance in addition to luck. It’s interesting to note that Tiger Woods has experience with coming to a crossroads with fate. Regardless of a player’s strength, fate is an uncontrollable force.

What other explanation is there for the several frowned-upon shanks he has experienced? Misfortunes and Mr. Woods appear to nearly have a toxic connection, where one can’t seem to let go of the other, despite the fact that the pro prefers to maintain composure most of the time.

What are some of the incidents that confused—or perhaps infuriated—Tiger Woods?

1. Tiger Woods’s shank at the 2024 Genesis Invitational

Reverting to his chronic back problems, the 15-time Major winner recently had a recurrence of back pain at Riviera. After years of this occurring due to his health issues, the well-known professional golfer experienced the dreaded shank.

To make matters worse, Tiger Woods’s season-opening performance this season was meant to be the catalyst for his faltering competitive golf career.

His ankle problems weren’t trivial, after all. However, it appears that Woods’s misfortune on the greens has been made worse by another bodily ailment, which he has been fighting for months.

2. When Woods shanked it despite being on top of the world rankings in 2006

But Tiger Woods is not the only one who has felt the wrath of a shank.

At the Cialis Western Open in 2006, the phenomenon was experiencing a similar ordeal at the height of his abilities.

3. Yet another shank at the Players Championship followed by the frowned upon “F-bomb”

The shank he fired at the Players Championship was another addition to his collection.
The celebrity’s four-letter response to this incident, which was far from the gracefulness that the game of golf is known for, only served to exacerbate the already terrifying scenario.

4. When Woods lost his 9-iron during the 2006 Ryder Cup

There were plenty of bad things in store for the star in 2006. Woods lost the Ryder Cup with his nine iron in the lake, despite dominating the game at the time.

Despite being the consequence of his former caddie Steve Williams’s “buttery finger,” the 82-time PGAT champion did lose his clubs. In the same year, Team Europe defeated Woods’s Team USA in the Ryder Cup.

 

Tiger Woods, the renowned golfer, withdrew from his 2024 season opener, drawing all attention on him. At the Genesis Invitational, the 48-year-old was playing his sixth round when he started to feel under the weather. He had to be sent to the hospital as a result, which has led to a dismal start to the year.

Many of his admirers are questioning if he will host the event again because of this issue. Moreover, there are questions about his next PGA Tour appearance. However, Woods has stated that he will perform at a few events going forward. What do they consist of? Let’s investigate.

Based on his prior commitments, Tiger Woods is anticipated to participate in the upcoming events. These are forecasts based on his previous appearances; he has not yet confirmed any events.

  • The Players Championship (March)
  • Masters Tournament (April)
  • PGA Championship (May)
  • US Open (June)
  • The Open Championship (July)
  • Hero World Challenge (December)
  • PNC Championship (TBD)

However, the 48-year-old will be unable to attend The Players Championship in March due to his current health issues. It will allow him to train to his best before the big Augusta National competition. But doing so will violate a prior commitment he made.

Woods participated in the Hero World Challenge in November of 2023. He said, “I think that best scenario would be maybe a tournament a month,” during the event. That sounds realistic to me. He also mentioned that he will play in the Genesis Invitational to start his 2024 season.

Sadly, he did not receive the favorable start at the hallmark event. During the first round, he struggled with physical concerns like back spasms and a stiff knee. His promise of “one event per month” is beginning to fade in light of the virus.

It will rely on how quickly he gets over his physical issues and flu. The good news for his admirers is that he is recovering quickly from his flu-like symptoms. But as evidenced by the fact that we spotted him hobbling at the Riviera Country Club earlier, he is still having physical issues.

 

Is there still a spark in Tiger Woods? Most likely! What other explanation is there for sharing his enthusiasm for golf? Due to injuries and surgery, he missed several months of 2023 with the Greens, but he returned for two games at the end of the season. The 48-year-old will play in the Genesis Invitational to kick out his 2024 PGA Tour career. Of course, it will leave many wondering if he’s still capable of the same kind of work!

That question, though, still has no clear answer. It will be helpful, nevertheless, to review Woods’ previous results at the Riviera Country Club. Surprisingly, the figures are not what the renowned golfer’s fans will have anticipated!

The 48-year-old finds great significance in the occasion. The American golfer played his first-ever PGA Tour tournament in 1992 at this very same golf course. He began holding the same event in 2020, which is over 28 years later. He has never won the trophy at this event, despite the fact that it is significant to his career.

The American golfer has made 14 appearances at this competition. Beginning in 2007, Tiger Woods did not compete in this tournament for ten years. However, he went back to the historic occasion in 2018. But once more, health problems kept him from the 2021 and 2022 events. His most recent attendance occurred during a forgotten performance he gave last year.

His finest performance in all 14 outings occurred in the previous millennium. He finished in second place after losing to Billy Mayfair in the playoffs in 1998. The 48-year-old’s full list of stars from the Riviera Country Club event is seen below.

 

bYear Result Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Score
1992 CUT 72 75
1993 CUT 74 78
1997 T20 70 70 72 69 -3
1998 T2 68 73 65 66 -12
1999 T2 69 68 65 70 -12
2000 T18 68 70 69 72 -5
2001 T13 71 68 69 71 -5
2003 T5 72 68 73 65 -6
2004 T7 72 66 72 64 -10
2005 T13 67 70 -5
2006 W/D 69 74
2018 CUT 72 76
2019 T15 70 71 65 72 -6
2020 T68 69 73 76 77 +11
2023 T45 69 74 67 73 -1

The 48-year-old hopes to improve on his best result from last year at the Genesis Invitational. It’s interesting to note that the Riviera Country Club event winner’s list is missing one more well-known name.

The 15-time major champion has never taken home the trophy, but he shares the same fate as his idol, Jack Nicklaus. Only one runner-up place has been achieved by the two of them at the event, with Nicklaus’ coming in 1978.

Remarkably, a large number of the golfers who have won this competition are currently in the breakaway league. Players that compete in LIV Golf include Joaquin Niemann (2022), Dustin Johnson (2017), Phil Mickelson (2008, 2009), Bubba Watson (2014, 2016, 2018), and the reigning champion Jon Rahm.

Three-time winners Bubba Watson, Ben Hogan, and Arnold Palmer are the only players with this distinction. Hogan was the first to accomplish so, thus the name “Hogan’s Alley” for the course. However, the event host is still without a first-place finish.