The International’s failure to attract Tiger Woods in recent years was a large factor in its demise.
On Tuesday, the PGA Tour announced that Washington, D.C., was picking up The International’s former slot this year, July 5-8, and the Tiger Woods Foundation would run the tournament. The foundation will be the chief beneficiary of charity.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to expand awareness and interest in the work we’re doing for millions of kids across the country,” Woods said in a news release.
Woods probably won’t play his new event this year because his wife is expecting their first child in early July. But look for him to be a regular in future years. The Deutsche Bank Championship outside Boston also benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation – and Woods has never missed that event.
