Sports09 April, 20261 min read
Gary Player Urges Tiger Woods To Stop Driving While Medicated After DUI Arrest
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Gary Player urged Woods to hire a chauffeur and stop driving while medicated. Woods is absent from the Masters following DUI arrest and rollover crash.
Golf Legends Rally
At the 90th Masters, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus addressed Tiger Woods' recovery and legal troubles. Player said Woods needs to hire a driver and stop operating vehicles while medicated. Player sympathized with Woods' pain from multiple injuries.
Nicklaus added, 'I think golf needs him, and we'd love to have him back.' Woods was formally charged with misdemeanor DUI and refusing to take a chemical or physical test. He announced he was stepping away from competitive golf to seek treatment.
Player's Plea
Player noted Woods has undergone at least 20 operations throughout his career. He emphasized the danger when medication meets a moving vehicle. Player said he doesn't drive anymore and gets a chauffeur.
My heart goes out for him, Player said. The Dhaka Tribune reported police detained Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman.
Legal and Public Fallout
Prosecutors sought all records connected to Woods' prescription medications. This was the second time Woods has been arrested on suspicion of DUI. Woods crashed his Genesis SUV in 2021 and sustained serious injuries.
He made a limited return to competition. His last competitive appearance was the 2024 Open Championship. Woods confirmed he would skip the first men's major of the year to seek treatment.