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Tiger Woods will not be at the Masters next weekend after he was charged with DUI following a crash last week, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday.
Woods pleaded not guilty to charges related to the crash and his subsequent arrest. Ridley released a statement later revealing that Woods will not be in Georgia for the event.
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Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his wellness,” Ridley said. “Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta.”
There was a chance Woods was angling to compete in the Masters when he returned to Golf League competition days before his crash. However, the wreck in Jupiter Island, Florida resulted in driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer (BAL) test.
Woods told law enforcement he was distracted before the crash, according to a statement obtained by Pakinomist Digital. The affidavit also said a search of Woods turned up two hydrocodone pills in his pants pocket.
He submitted to a Breathalyzer test after being booked into the Martin County Jail, receiving a 0.00 result on both tests. However, he refused to provide a urine sample, resulting in another charge.
Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2026. (Jason Oteri/AP)
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This marks the second DUI arrest for Woods in the last decade. He was also taken into custody on Jupiter Island in 2017 after falling asleep behind the wheel of a moving vehicle at 3 a.m. after taking prescription medication.
Woods was also involved in a rollover accident in 2021 that resulted in serious leg injuries and emergency surgery, which he alluded to during the field sobriety test.
Woods released a statement earlier Tuesday saying he would “seek treatment.”
“I know and understand the gravity of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a statement on social media. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my well-being and work towards lasting recovery.
This handout photo provided by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows Tiger Woods in Stuart, Florida, Friday, March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
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“I am committed to taking the time necessary to return to a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”
