Hideki Matsuyama could not get the accustomed Tiger Woods photo and congratulations after winning the 2024 Genesis Invitational.

Tiger Woods has confirmed via social media that he will not be part of the 2025 Genesis Invitational, stressing that he is not ready following the death of his mother last week. Although the experienced golfer prepared for this challenge,

The Genesis Invitational is not at Riviera Country Club this year and tournament host Tiger Woods won't be in the field, but the event still has plenty of Woods' touches on it, like the 36-hole cut, larger purse and smaller field.