Tiger Woods Steps Away from TGL Following Mother's Death
Tiger Woods will be absent from Tuesday night's TGL match between Jupiter Links and Bay Golf Club, marking his first missed game after playing in his team's first three matches. This follows an emotional return to play last week after the passing of his mother, Kultida.
"I really haven't thought about golf," Woods stated, indicating he's taking time to process his loss. The 15-time major champion had admitted struggling emotionally during his previous appearance, saying, "I had a hard time driving down here... reliving all the moments that we've had, my mom."
Jupiter Links will field Kevin Kisner, Tom Kim, and Max Homa against the undefeated Bay team's lineup of Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark, and Min Woo Lee.
Woods' future tournament schedule remains uncertain. While he has expressed interest in playing more events before the Masters, which begins in 45 days, he is not participating in this week's Cognizant Classic. Potential upcoming appearances could include the Arnold Palmer Invitational next week or the Players Championship in two weeks.
In TGL, Woods has been a major attraction, creating memorable moments including the league's first shot-clock violation and a recent club selection error during a 199-yard shot. Despite his absence, TGL has shown strong momentum midway through its inaugural season, demonstrating adaptability and promise despite needing some refinements.