Summary
Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment after a car accident in Florida, where authorities suspected him of driving under the influence. He entered a plea of not guilty in the DUI case and will miss the Masters tournament for the second year in a row.
Key Facts
- Tiger Woods decided to seek treatment following a car crash in Florida.
- Police suspected Woods of driving under the influence; hydrocodone pills were found at the scene.
- Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge and will not attend his scheduled court hearing.
- This is his second personal leave after an accident; the first occurred in 2009.
- Woods will miss the Masters tournament, where he is a five-time winner.
- The PGA Tour board will continue its work without Woods' participation during his absence.
- No injuries were reported from the crash, and Woods was helped out of his vehicle by others.
- A police report noted Woods' slow movements and signs of impairment at the scene.
