Tiger Woods of Jupiter Hyperlinks Golf Membership seems to be on earlier than the match in opposition to the Los Angeles Golf Membership at SoFi Heart in Palm Seashore Gardens, Florida, March 24, 2026.
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Tiger Woods’ future in skilled golf stays unclear as he seeks remedy after a rollover automotive crash final week.
Woods was arrested for a DUI after the accident in Jupiter Island, Florida, his second rollover in 5 years, and stated in a assertion on X that he can be stepping again from golf “to return to a more healthy stronger, and extra targeted place.”
Woods didn’t present a timeline for his return, solely that he can be stepping away for a “time period.”
On Wednesday, the PGA of America introduced that Woods will now not function captain of the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup Staff.
“We help his resolution,” the PGA of America stated in an announcement on X. “We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term well being and deeply respect the braveness it takes to make such a private resolution.”
The most recent developments go away Woods at the least quickly on the fringes of the game that made him a family title. The golf neighborhood has rallied across the sport’s greatest star as he vows to “concentrate on his well being,” and the PGA Tour stated in an announcement that Woods has the group’s full help.
“Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose influence extends far past his achievements on the course. However above all else, Tiger is an individual, and our focus is on his well being and nicely‑being,” the tour stated.
Off the course, Woods has been serving as chairman of the PGA Tour’s Future Competitors Committee since August. That group has been chargeable for making a imaginative and prescient for the way forward for skilled golf.
A PGA Tour spokesperson stated that Woods will return to that position when he’s prepared to take action.
Golf Channel analyst and former tour professional Brandel Chamblee steered it might be time for Woods to contemplate retirement following his newest accident. Woods, 50, has been recovering from varied accidents sustained in his automotive crash in 2021.
“Why would he have to play golf anymore?” Chamblee requested Friday on the Golf Channel’s “Golf Central.” “I believe he ought to in all probability ask himself that. Take into account not enjoying golf anymore.”
Till Friday’s accident, Woods held onto hope that he would compete within the upcoming Masters Event this month.
Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership Chairman Fred Ridley confirmed this week that Woods wouldn’t play.
“Though Tiger won’t be becoming a member of us in individual subsequent week, his presence can be felt right here in Augusta,” Ridley stated. “Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership and the Masters Event totally help Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being.”
TGR, Woods’ schooling basis, stated it stays dedicated to serving its college students and communities.
“Our ideas are with our founder as he takes the time wanted to concentrate on his well being,” its CEO Hrag Hamalian stated in an announcement.
Woods’ attire model, Solar Day Crimson, additionally voiced its help this week.
“He isn’t just our accomplice, he’s our pal. We’re right here for him and we stay targeted on the work we’re constructing collectively,” the corporate stated in a publish on the Meta-owned Threads platform.
TGL, the indoor golf league based by Woods and Rory McIlroy, declined to remark about Woods’ hiatus and potential return.
Woods made his first TGL enjoying look of the season for the Jupiter Hyperlinks crew final week in entrance of a notable viewers. ESPN stated practically 1 million viewers tuned in to look at Woods’ return, making it the biggest viewers this season.