Tiger Woods has offered his support to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and admitted he's not sure what will happen with next month's Genesis Invitational being hosted in the area.
Woods is scheduled to host the PGA Tour Signature Event Feb. 13-16 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic. The most destructive forest fires In California history.
The former world number one – who grew up in Southern California – said he knew “a couple of people who lost everything” in the fires, while no decision has currently been made on whether the tournament in Riviera can go ahead.
Woods hosts the Genesis Invitational through his foundation every year
“We're trying to figure everything out and make sure everyone is safe and we have meetings scheduled going forward,” Woods said Tuesday after his TGL debut.
“So far, we're not really focused on the tournament. It's more about what we can do to help everyone who is struggling, who have lost their homes and whose lives have changed. There are so many other things bigger than that (the tournament)).”
Genesis tickets are currently still on sale, despite uncertainty over whether an event will be able to be played in the region, with a statement from tournament organizers on January 10 saying “our immediate concern is the health and well-being of those affected.” “regions.”
Ahead of his TGL debut, Woods posted on
“Thank you to the incredible heroes who are first responders helping to contain and save the Los Angeles community. We plan to provide an update on our charitable efforts to help those communities in the coming weeks. Stay strong Los Angeles!”
“It is ridiculous to focus on the championship.”
Woods' Jupiter Links team lost 12-1 in the TGL opener to Los Angeles Golf Club, with teammate Max Homa – another Southern California native – believing Genesis Invitational status should be far from anyone's mind at the moment.
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“This was the first natural disaster I can remember where every news clip, every time someone mentioned an area, I could imagine it well,” Homa said. “It's been very strange. Fortunately, all my friends and family are okay.
“Not all the houses have to remain intact, but it was nice to be able to talk to quite a few people, and I think their perspective was amazing about ‘Hey, we're safe, and that's what's most important.'”
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“No offense to Tiger, TGL and Genesis, but it seems silly right now to be so focused on tournament golf when people are still going about this and living in a little fear in So Cal. It's been really tough but again, I “Very happy that so many people got out safely.”
Collin Morikawa – part of Tuesday's winning team – said representing the city had a huge impact on him and teammates Justin Rose and Sahith Thegalla, with the two-time major champion among those who will wear jerseys. LA Strong T-Shirt. Which are being sold to raise money for fire relief efforts.
“You think it's over, but it's not over yet,” Morikawa said. “The winds are picking up, the fires are still burning. People are still out there, fighting the fires, protecting their homes, helping their neighbors, helping the communities. That's why Los Angeles, to me, is a great city. You see all the people together.”
“We may be the newest team in Los Angeles, but to get back-to-back wins with the (Los Angeles) Rams and then with us… you laugh at that, I know. But look, we don't take this seriously.” lightly.”
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