Tiger Woods abruptly withdraws from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, saying he was still processing the death of his mother, who passed away last week.

Woods, the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational, said he hoped to be at Torrey Pines later in the week and “appreciate the continued kindness since my Mom’s passing.”

Kultida "Tida" Woods, Tiger Woods 's mother, has passed away. She was 81. Wood's shared a statement on X on the passing of his mother. "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning. My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable."

A frequent presence in her son’s public life, she stood by his side during a period of scandal that took him away from golf.

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While Tiger Woods will not compete in this week's Genesis Invitational, organizers will honor Kultida Woods and her faith with a white flag.

Officials at this week’s event, which was relocated from Los Angeles to Torrey Pines’ South Course following last month’s devastating wildfires, are using a white flag on the par-4 seventh hole to honor “Tida.

Genesis Invitational officials are honoring the late Kultida Woods in a touching way. This week, the par-4 7th hole will feature an all-white flagstick without logos, scripting, or other indicators, a direct tribute to Woods’ mother,