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.
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on March 27 near his Florida home, leading to his arrest and DUI charges. He has pleaded not guilty and announced he is stepping away to seek treatment. The PGA Tour and Masters organizers expressed support for Woods' decision, praising his choice amid the situation. Woods will not compete in the 2026 Masters next week as a result of the incident and his withdrawal for treatment. Masters legend Nick Faldo took a different view during a media call this week, as reported by The Independent and The Times. Faldo described the PGA Tour's statement as 'predictably weak' and emphasized the need for accountability. 'There’s one side that’s like, ‘let’s care for Tiger’… there’s got to be a responsibility and accountability side as well,' Faldo said. 'This is a serious thing he’s done.' Faldo argued that golf demands self-discipline and that Woods' actions warrant consequences, regardless of his status. He expressed sympathy for Woods' chronic pain, calling it 'self-inflicted,' but questioned leniency. 'If you were done for DUI a couple of times in your business, what would happen to you?' Faldo asked, warning that a quick return without repercussions sends a poor message. Faldo, who retired as CBS lead analyst after the 2022 season and recently underwent open-heart surgery, suggested official bodies should address the matter more seriously.
