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Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment
Woods said he is focusing on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI and refusal-to-test charges, while investigators cited signs of impairment.
- Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment, days after his arrest for driving under the influence in Florida.
- On Friday, March 27, 2026, Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Woods in Jupiter Island, Florida, for DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test after his Land Rover rolled over.
- Deputies reported Woods appeared lethargic with bloodshot eyes and possessed two hydrocodone pills, though he blew "triple zeros" on a breathalyzer test and refused a urinalysis, authorities said.
- Entering a not-guilty plea on Tuesday, Woods faces an April 23 arraignment while his medical hiatus affects his Masters participation and potential Ryder Cup captaincy for 2027.
- A history of serious injuries, including a 2021 rollover, frames this hiatus as Woods stated he is "committed to taking the time needed to return" to full health.
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Golfer Tiger Woods had two hydrocodone pills, an opioid used to relieve pain, in his pocket when he crashed his car in the US. He has denied driving under the influence, but said he is seeking treatment.
Tiger Woods Says He’ll Seek Treatment after Pleading Not Guilty to DUI
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He will miss the Masters for the second straight year.
Tiger Woods Is 'Stepping Away for a Period of Time'
Tiger Woods says he's hitting pause on everything else to focus on getting help. The golfer announced Tuesday that he's stepping away to seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence following a rollover crash in Florida, NBC News reports. "I know and understand the seriousness of the...
Woods says he’ll seek treatment, pleads not guilty to DUI
The deputy who arrested Tiger Woods on suspicion of driving under the influence said Woods had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to her arrest report released Tuesday. Woods announced Tuesday evening on the social media platform X that he would step away and seek treatment to “prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.” The announcement came hours…
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