Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his March arrest at the Travelers Championship on Tuesday. He joined PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp to unveil changes to the tour's competitive structure starting in 2028.
Woods, who had not been seen publicly since his DUI arrest on March 27, wore a charcoal suit and light-blue tie at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. He delivered about 150 words from the podium as chairman of the PGA Tour’s Future Competition Committee.
Woods said he was proud of the work done and grateful to contributors. He added that the effort involved bringing together perspectives and having honest conversations about the game.
Rolapp thanked Woods for his presence and outlined the new model, which includes a Championship Series with promotion and relegation. The changes aim to provide schedule predictability for over 200 members and respond to demands from fans and partners.
Questions remain about special exemptions for Woods beyond 2027 and how career milestones will factor into the merit-based system.
