Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's not playing in the 2026 Masters. Instead, he's stepping back from his golf and professional commitments to seek treatment after his March 27 arrest under suspicion of driving under the influence.
Woods shared a post on social media, saying: "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself 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.
"I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time."
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Jupiter Island Police responded to the accident scene, which was shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, and found a pickup truck pulling a pressure cleaner and Woods' Land Rover, rolled over on the driver's side.
The pressure-cleaner truck was going northbound and trying to turn into a driveway. The driver looked in his mirror, according to the driver's statement, only to see Woods' vehicle overtaking his at what was described as "high speed," though the exact speed was unclear. The truck driver tried to edge to the side of the road to avoid Woods' vehicle, and Woods swerved to avoid the trailer, clipping it in the process and leading to the rollover.
Woods crawled out the passenger side of the vehicle. The Sheiff said Woods showed signs of impairment, and Martin County Sheriff's Office was asked to help at that point. He faced roadside tests for impairment, which led to the arrest. Woods refused a urine analysis, though he did not show any signs of alcohol impairment in a breathalyzer test. However, Woods was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
After the rollover car wreck in Jupiter Island, Florida, Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), property damage and declining to take a lawful drug test. Woods was held in jail for eight hours, as required under Florida statute, before being release on bond.
It's unclear when Woods will face these charges in court, though Woods has been given permission by a Florida judge to leave the United States to seek treatment.
Woods will not play in the Masters Tournament and asked for privacy while he steps back from public life to address these continuing issues. He also will not be the 2027 US Ryder Cup captain, telling the PGA of America that he would not take on the role.
