Tiger Woods Steps Away From Golf To Seek Treatment After DUI Arrest
Key Takeaways
- Tiger Woods stepped away from golf to seek treatment after DUI arrest and Florida crash.
- Woods said he is stepping away to focus on health in a social-media post.
- Arrested on DUI charges with property damage and refusal to submit to test.
Woods Announces Hiatus
Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment.
“Tiger Woods steps away from golf to focus on his health If you were hoping to watch Tiger Woods play golf this spring, you might not get your way”
The announcement came four days after his DUI arrest.
He is committed to returning in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place.
Woods Pleads Not Guilty
Woods entered a plea of not guilty to misdemeanor DUI.
He demanded a trial by jury and waived his arraignment.
He was found with two hydrocodone pills in his pocket.
PGA Tour Supports Woods
The PGA Tour issued a statement expressing support.
“Tiger Woods will seek treatment following DUI arrest, stepping away from golf days before 2026 Masters Woods does not appear set to tee it up anytime soon after being arrested over the weekend near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he plans to step away from golf for an indefinite period of time to focus on his health”
Woods had been working to return at next week's Masters.
His chances were already slim before the crash.
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