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Tiger Woods has fans worried after he was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational with a mysterious illness.
On Friday afternoon, Woods was transported out of Riviera Golf Course in a cart.
Tiger Woods is withdrawing from the Genesis. Left his round on a cart. Sucks to see. https://t.co/RBbUE8aQOS
— Cass Anderson (@casspa) February 16, 2024
It was initially believed that Woods had issues with his back after he admitted to getting back spasms at the end of the first round on Thursday.
About an hour after he withdrew from the tournament, an ambulance arrived at Riviera to pick Woods up while dozens of media members waited outside.
🚨Ambulance has arrived at the gates of Riviera CC and media is camped out front leading to even further speculation..
— TWLEGION (@TWlegion) February 16, 2024
Ambulance has arrived at Riviera for #tigerwoods but Tiger has not left via ambulance! Still inside! pic.twitter.com/xvwL4zv73g
— dubbs anderson (@mrdubbsie) February 16, 2024
According to Barstool’s Daniel Rapoport, paramedics told the media Woods would not be leaving in the ambulance.
Word now is that Tiger’s not gonna leave Riviera in an ambulance. Paramedic went into that door and came out saying “he’s not coming out.” Bizarre scenes. https://t.co/8CwlyMzW8s
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) February 16, 2024
Update: Tiger= Wood’s team released a statement in which they reveal Tiger had been dealing with “flu-like symptoms” and was dehydrated which led him to withdraw from the tournament.
Rob McNamara gives details on the Tiger Woods withdrawal. Was treated with an IV bag.
Flu-like symptoms. Fever. Dizzy. Dehydrated. "Some type of flu."
Says not physical at all and that his back is fine. pic.twitter.com/iz1ceQzCf7
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) February 16, 2024