Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club looks on before the match against Los Angeles Golf Club at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on March 24, 2026.
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Tiger Woods' future in professional golf remains unclear as he seeks treatment after a car accident last week.
Woods was arrested for DUI after the accident in Jupiter Island, Florida, his second rollover in five years, and said in a statement to X that he was leaving golf “to return to a healthier, stronger and more focused place.”
Woods did not provide a timetable for his return, only that he would be away for a “period of time.”
On Wednesday, the PGA of America announced that Woods will no longer captain the 2027 US Ryder Cup team.
“We support his decision,” the PGA of America said in a statement on X. “We congratulate Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision.”
The latest events leave Woods, at least temporarily, sidelined from the sport that made him a household name. The golf community has rallied around the sport's biggest star as he vows to “focus on his health,” and the PGA Tour said in a statement that Woods has the organization's full support.
“Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his accomplishments on the field. But above all, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well-being,” the tour said.
Off the course, Woods has served as chairman of the PGA Tour's Future Competition Committee since August. That group has been responsible for creating a vision for the future of professional golf.
A PGA Tour spokesperson said Woods will return to that role when he is ready to do so.
Golf Channel analyst and former tour pro Brandel Chamblee suggested it might be time for Woods to consider retiring after his latest accident. Woods, 50, has been recovering from several injuries sustained in his car accident in 2021.
“Why would I need to continue playing golf?” Chamblee asked Friday on Golf Channel's “Golf Central.” “I think you should probably ask yourself that. Consider not playing golf anymore.”
Until Friday's accident, Woods had hoped to compete in the upcoming Masters Tournament this month.
Augusta National Golf Club president Fred Ridley confirmed this week that Woods would not play.
“Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here at Augusta,” Ridley said. “Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being.”
TGR, Woods' educational foundation, said it remains committed to serving its students and communities.
“Our thoughts are with our founder as he takes the time to focus on his health,” CEO Hrag Hamalian said in a statement.
Woods' clothing brand, Sun Day Red, also expressed support this week.
“He is not just our partner, he is our friend. We are here for him and remain focused on the work we are building together,” the company said in a post on the Meta-owned Threads platform.
TGL, the indoor golf league founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy, declined to comment on Woods' hiatus and possible return.
Woods made his first appearance of the season on TGL for the Jupiter Links team last week in front of a notable audience. ESPN said nearly 1 million viewers tuned in to watch Woods' return, making it the largest audience this season.
