Reports: Woods skipping Honda Classic for second straight year

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PHOTO: February 14, 2020; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Tiger Woods hits from the fourteenth hole tee box during the second round of the The Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Tiger Woods has decided not to play in next week’s Honda Classic, passing on the event near his South Florida home for the second straight year, according to multiple media reports.

There was no commitment from Woods by the 3 p.m. ET deadline Friday to play at Palm Beach Gardens’ PGA National. He also passed on joining the field at this week’s WGC-Mexico Championship.

On Sunday, Woods hinted at what his future schedule would look like after his last-place finish (11-over-par 295) at the Genesis Invitational among players who made the cut.

“I was just off, it happens,’’ said Woods, who has been bothered by a “stiff” back. “I’m off and I got a chance to have the week off this week (passing on the WGC-Mexico Championship) and do a little prep, a little practicing, some training, be at home and all positive things.’’

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