Tiger Woods to enter treatment program, no Masters comeback: 'I am stepping away'
· Toronto Sun
Tiger Woods is voluntarily seeking treatment following his latest arrest for suspicion of DUI following Friday’s rollover crash in Florida.
The superstar golfer announced via social media that he will be stepping away from public life to focus on his recovery and long-term health. This officially ends any lasting speculation of whether the five-time green jacket winner would play in next week’s Masters Tournament.
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“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize, my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” he wrote.
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focussed place, personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family loved ones and myself at this time.”
Woods was arrested in Jupiter Island after rolling his Land Rover attempting to avoid rear-ending a work truck in the ritzy neighbourhood near his home.
‘Signs of impairment’
“Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said following the crash. “He co-operated with the breathalyzer, and then the urine sample he wanted no part of.”
Woods, 50, was arrested and spent eight hours in jail, as per Florida policy for suspected DUIs. Earlier Tuesday, Woods pleaded not guilty to charges of DUI and property damage, waiving his arraignment and demanding a trial by jury, according to Fox News reports.
In an arrest affidavit, police said that they found two loos pills inside Woods’ left pants pocket during a search after the crash, according to reports from TMZ and ESPN. The pills allegedly were hydrocodone, a powerful, semi-synthetic opioid used to treat severe pain.
“He did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had, and we did take that into account,” Budensiek said at the time.
Woods hasn’t played on the PGA Tour since rupturing his Achilles tendon in March 2025. He had lumbar disc replacement surgery on his lower back in October 2025.
Long history of injuries
Woods has a long history of injury, including eight back surgeries and five knee surgeries. In what is considered one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, Woods won the 2019 Masters title, his fifth green jacket.
“We really weren’t suspicious of alcohol being involved and that proved true,” Budensiek said.
Woods was previously charged with DUI in 2017 after he was found by police asleep at the wheel of his car on the side of the road. He pled guilty and entered a treatment program, and was sentenced to one year of probation.
In 2021, he was involved in a terrifying single-car rollover accident in California that nearly cost him part of his right leg. It was ruled an accident and Woods was not charged.