Tiger Woods has confirmed he might be ‘stepping away for a time period’ from golf to ‘search therapy’, following his newest automotive crash in Florida.
Woods was arrested for driving underneath the affect (DUI) on March 27 after being concerned in a crash, the place his Land Rover rolled over following a collision with a pick-up truck.
The 50-year-old was held underneath Florida regulation for the obligatory eight hours earlier than being launched on bail, with an incident report – launched by the Martin County Sheriff’s Workplace on March 31 – revealing Woods admitted to taking a look at his telephone moments earlier than the crash.
Woods was pictured being drive from Martin County Jail after being arrested for his newest automotive crash
Martin County courtroom paperwork confirmed Woods formally skipped the preliminary courtroom look however entered a written plea of not responsible by way of his legal professionals and demanded a jury trial, hours after a sheriff’s report mentioned he confirmed indicators of impairment on the scene.
Woods mentioned after his TGL comeback on March 24 that he was nonetheless attempting to be match sufficient to make a aggressive comeback at The Masters from April 9-12, stay on Sky Sports activities, however his newest replace suggests that’s now unlikely to occur.
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In an announcement launched on X on Tuesday night, Woods – commenting publicly for the primary time – mentioned: “I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.
“That is needed to ensure that me to prioritize my well-being and work towards lasting restoration. I am dedicated to taking the time wanted to return in a more healthy, stronger and extra centered place, each personally and professionally.
“I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”
Police report reveals extra on Tiger’s newest automotive crash
An arrest affidavit, launched by the Martin Nation Sheriff’s Workplace on Tuesday, revealed that Woods informed investigators that he did not realise the truck in entrance of him had slowed down.
The affidavit additionally mentioned the 15-time main champion had “bloodshot and glassy eyes”, “extremely dilated pupils” and appeared “lethargic and slow” when he failed a number of subject sobriety workouts.
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Woods had climbed out of the passenger seat after the crash and was “sweating profusely”, with two white drugs, recognized as hydrocodone – used to deal with extreme ache – present in his trouser pocket throughout a search.
The previous world No 1 walked away unharmed from the crash and whereas he handed a breathalyser take a look at for alcohol, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek mentioned he refused to undergo a urinary take a look at for medication.
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Sheriff John Budensiek confirmed on March 27 that Tiger Woods had been arrested and charged with driving underneath the affect, after his automotive was concerned in a crash
Woods informed the authorities he had not consumed any alcohol however admitted he takes “a few” prescription medicines and had performed so earlier within the morning whereas insisting he had not had any unlawful medication.
A number of sobriety workouts had been performed, the place he struggled to comply with directions, main a deputy to conclude: “How he performed on the exercises and based on my training, knowledge and experience, I believe Woods’ normal faculties were impaired and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle”.
Woods stands by his overturned car after the March 27 crash
Tiger steps away after newest automotive crash
Woods was additionally arrested on suspicion of DUI offences in 2017 after being discovered asleep on the wheel of his automotive. He later pleaded responsible to reckless driving, after it emerged he had had 5 prescribed drugs in his system on the time.
He additionally underwent emergency surgical procedure after struggling a number of leg accidents following a critical automotive accident in California in February 2021, with Woods solely that includes in 11 official occasions and finishing 4 full 72-hole tournaments since.
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Woods made his TGL comeback throughout Jupiter Hyperlinks GC’s defeat to Los Angeles Golf Membership on March 24, his first look in practically 13 months
Woods was initially planning to be at Augusta Nationwide this month, no matter whether or not he was competing, as he deliberate to affix Masters chairman Fred Ridley on Sunday night to mark the opening of “The Patch’ – a municipal course where his design firm helped create “The Loop” short course.
He was also expected to be at the Champions Dinner on Tuesday evening, hosted by Rory McIlroy for the first time, where only past winners of the Green Jacket are eligible to attend. Unlike regular tournaments, Woods does not have to enter or commit to playing until the morning of the first round.
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