Tiger Woods Delays PGA Tour Return Following Mother's Passing

The golf legend cites grief and lack of practice as reasons for postponing his participation in upcoming tournaments, including The PLAYERS Championship.

• Tiger Woods confirmed he will not participate in the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational or The PLAYERS Championship next week.
• Woods has played minimal golf since the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, in February, saying his heart is not into practicing at the moment.
• The 15-time major champion has not committed to any PGA Tour events leading up to The Masters in April, leaving his participation uncertain.
• Woods recently completed the TGL season with Jupiter Links Golf Club, expressing enjoyment despite the team's elimination from playoffs.
• He continues to recover from injuries and a 2021 car accident, alongside balancing responsibilities on the PGA Tour policy board.

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