India, Feb. 11 -- Golf legend Tiger Woods announced on Monday that he would be withdrawing from this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, citing the emotional toll of his mother's unexpected death. Woods, who was scheduled to make his first appearance in a non-major PGA Tour event in seven months, revealed that he was still processing the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, who passed away last Tuesday at the age of 80.

In a statement posted on social media, Woods shared his struggles with the decision: "I planned to tee it up this week, but I'm just not ready," he said. "I did my best to prepare, knowing it's what my mom would have wanted, but I'm still processing her loss."

Woods went on to express his appreciation for the supp...