Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he is stepping away from golf “for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” four days after a single-vehicle rollover crash near his Florida home led to his arrest on suspicion of DUI and for refusing to submit to a lawful test.
In a statement posted to his social accounts, the 50-year-old, 15-time major champion said the break is necessary to prioritize his well-being and work toward lasting recovery. He said he is committed to taking the time needed to return stronger and asked for privacy for his family and himself.
Court records show Woods entered a not-guilty plea Tuesday to misdemeanor charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Attorney Douglas Duncan filed the plea and a demand for a jury trial in Martin County Circuit Court in Stuart, Florida; Woods waived an arraignment that had been scheduled for April 23.
Woods last played on the PGA Tour in July 2024, missing the cut at the Open Championship after several injuries in recent years. He had been preparing for a possible return at next week’s Masters at Augusta National, where he is a five-time winner, and had been set to participate i
