Woods, who boasts eight career victories at Torrey Pines—including his iconic 2008 U.S. Open win—will travel to San Diego for next week’s Genesis Invitational. Originally set to take place at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, the tournament was moved to Torrey’s South Course due to the recent Palisades fire. Woods has not completed a full 72-hole tournament since last April’s Masters.
The golf icon’s name has also surfaced in recent discussions surrounding the ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Last week, Trump met with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of professional golf. While the Tour’s official statement did not mention Woods’ attendance, flight-tracking data suggested his private jet landed at Dulles Airport Monday night before departing for Florida early the next morning. Continue reading…
