Tiger Woods, Will There Be Cognizant Classic With Him?

Raising doubts about his potential comeback to competitive golfing, Tiger Woods was noticeably missing from the preliminary field announced for the 2024 Cognizant Classic.

Woods is still injured and will not play in the next PGA Tour event in Palm Beach Gardens after withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational due to illness.

Tiger Woods refuted injury reports by confirming that his absence from the Genesis Invitational was caused by the flu, despite suspicions regarding his health and future itinerary. Still, it’s unclear when he plans to return to the course.

I would like to confirm that I had to withdraw from @thegenesisinv due to illness, which we now know is influenza. I am resting and feeling better. Good luck to the players this weekend. I’m disappointed to not be there and want to thank @GenesisUSA and all the fans for the…
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 17, 2024

Possibility of Tiger Woods return

Fans of Tiger Woods are eager for his return, even though the Cognizant Classic is expected to have a star-studded field that includes highly regarded players like Rory McIlroy.

Although Woods has not made a formal announcement on his next appearance, rumors suggest he would aim to return for the Players Championship, continuing his custom of making at least one start every month.

While golf fans wait for Woods to return, recollections of his previous Cognizant Classic performances come to mind, showcasing his illustrious career there and his unforgettable 2013 runner-up result to McIlroy.