It was the sight that had so many golf fans saddened: Tiger Woods, coming back to the clubhouse during the second round of the Genesis Invitational, (which is the tournament that he hosts), in a golf cart.
Clearly, it was a sign something was amiss, and fans immediately speculated about his back or his knees.
Officially, it was neither of those: He had an illness, per PGA Tour Communications. But either way, fans were bummed but they hoped he would get well soon.
Here’s a quick roundup of some of the immediate reaction on Friday, just after he shot a 1-over on Thursday:
Tiger Woods is a WD during the second round of The Genesis Invitational due to illness.
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) February 16, 2024
Tuck is very upset that Tiger had to withdraw from the @thegenesisinv 😿😿🐯🐯 @PGATOUR pic.twitter.com/QNm0BMHwh7
— Evan Schiller (@Evan_Schiller) February 16, 2024
Oh no. Tiger in a golf cart with official.
Has to be a WD. Brutal
— Joe I (@TourPicks) February 16, 2024
Tiger done at The Genesis Invitational. Withdrawing due to illness not physical ailments. Get well soon Tiger. Love your new clothing brand. pic.twitter.com/336MBB9C7o
— Harrison (@HarriDavidson) February 16, 2024
Damn Tiger getting carted off
Withdraws from the tournament in the 2nd round
Get well champ
— Poppa Left (@livelikelefty) February 16, 2024