What's happened
Tiger Woods withdraws from the Genesis Invitational after suffering flu-like symptoms, feeling dizzy and dehydrated during the tournament.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of Tiger Woods from the Genesis Invitational due to illness is significant as it marks his return to the PGA Tour and raises concerns about his ongoing recovery from ankle surgery and other health issues.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Woods started feeling flu-like symptoms on Thursday night and was treated with an IV bag, while AP News mentions that Woods had an illness not related to his ankle or back. The Times provides details about Woods' ongoing recovery from ankle surgery and other health issues.
How we got here
Tiger Woods had returned to the PGA Tour after undergoing ankle fusion surgery and had suffered from back spasms during the tournament.
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