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Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to Florida DUI charges after rollover crash, steps away for treatment amid support
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Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty on March 31 to driving under the influence charges stemming from a March 27 rollover crash in Jupiter, Florida. The 50-year-old golfer announced on social media plans to step away for treatment, drawing support from the PGA Tour. Sources tell TMZ his partner Vanessa Trump is standing firmly by his side. President Trump called him a friend living 'a life of pain' from injuries. He faces a court hearing on April 23 in Martin County.
Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo has criticized Tiger Woods for his recent DUI car crash and accused the PGA Tour of issuing a weak response without accountability. Faldo called for responsibility in a media call this week. Woods, charged after a March 27 rollover crash near his Florida home, has stepped away for treatment and will skip next week's Masters.
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Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he will skip next week's Masters tournament and remain sidelined for an extended period due to a personal health matter involving his family. The 55-year-old six-time major champion, a fixture at Augusta National since 1991, joins Tiger Woods among prominent absentees. Mickelson shared the news on Instagram, expressing respect for the event.
At the 2026 Genesis Invitational, PGA Tour players held an informal meeting to discuss potential schedule adjustments, including the possibility of shifting the event to August. Tiger Woods hinted at ongoing evaluations during his press conference, while Lucas Glover was elected chair of the 2026 Player Advisory Council.
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Tiger Woods addressed his recovery from back surgery, potential Masters return, and PGA Tour schedule reforms during a press conference ahead of the Genesis Invitational. The 50-year-old has not ruled out competing at Augusta National in April. He also revealed ongoing discussions about captaining the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team.