Augusta National chairman reveals Tiger Woods' Masters status after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods will not be at the Masters next weekend after he was charged with DUI following a rollover crash last week, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday.
Woods pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the crash and his subsequent arrest. Ridley released a statement later, revealing Woods will not be in Georgia for the event.
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"Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being," 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 that Woods was angling to compete in the Masters as he returned to competition in The Golf League days before his crash. However, the wreck in Jupiter Island, Florida, led to driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level (BAL) test charges.
Woods told law enforcement officers that he was distracted prior to the crash, according to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. The affidavit also said that a search of Woods yielded two hydrocodone pills in his pant pocket.
He submitted to a Breathalyzer test after being booked in Martin County Jail, clearing a 0.00 result on both samples. However, he declined to submit a urine test, which resulted in another charge.
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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 being asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle at 3 a.m. after taking prescription drugs.
Woods was also involved in a 2021 rollover crash that resulted in serious leg injuries and emergency surgeries, which is what he was alluding to during the field sobriety tests.
Woods released a statement earlier Tuesday, saying he was going to "seek treatment."
"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," Woods said in a statement posted on social media. "I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.
"I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in 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."
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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