US EditionTiger Woods Isn’t at Augusta for the Masters After His Wreck in Florida. He’s Still Top of Mind for Much of the Field
- On Thursday, golf legend Gary Player advised Tiger Woods to "get a chauffeur" to avoid driving while medicated, making the comments at the 90th Masters after hitting a ceremonial tee shot alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson.
- Woods was arrested March 27 after a two-vehicle crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, and the 50-year-old faces DUI charges after police found prescription hydrocodone pills in his pocket.
- Citing the "excruciating pain" Woods endures from past injuries, Player expressed empathy; "My heart goes out for him," Player said, noting that medication is understandable but driving while impaired is dangerous.
- Following the incident, Woods is currently seeking inpatient treatment, believed to be in Switzerland, while prosecutors indicated Tuesday they plan to subpoena prescription records from a Florida pharmacy.
- Fellow legend Jack Nicklaus expressed support, stating, "Just whatever you need to help you and get back, because I think golf needs him," as Woods remains a key figure despite his absence.
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Tiger Woods isn’t at Augusta for the Masters after his wreck in Florida. He’s still top of mind for much of the field
As you’d expect, much of the conversation around this week’s Masters revolves around the golfers competing at Augusta National for the famed green jacket. But just beneath the surface lies a somber discussion about the most famous man in the sport, who is a long way from here.
Gary Player Asked What Advice He'd Give To Tiger Woods And Has A Tone-Deaf Response
Gary Player and Tiger Woods discussing something on the golf course While Tiger Woods is reportedly in Switzerland seeking treatment at an inpatient facility following his DUI arrest in Jupiter, Florida late last month, Tiger is still very much a hot topic of conversation at The Masters this year. 3-time Masters champion Gary Player was asked this week what advice he would give to Tiger Woods following his DUI arrest. Gary’s answer was tone-deaf…
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