PACIFIC PALISADES, California — Tiger Woods withdrew from the second round of the Genesis Invitational on Friday.
Woods withdrew from the tournament after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole at Riviera Country Club. He was taken off the course in a golf cart driven by a tournament official. At one point, Woods put his hands to his head in frustration.
The PGA Tour cited illness as the reason for Woods' withdrawal. Woods battled back spasms in Thursday's first round and appeared to be having trouble with his back again on Friday. The 15-time major champion has undergone five back surgeries during his career.
Woods was making his first start in an official PGA Tour event since he withdrew from the rain-delayed third round of the Masters in April.
Woods, 47, was 1 up after six holes in the second round. He was 2 more for the tournament.
