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Tiger Woods a big topic again at Masters even without playing
Woods remains golf’s focal point as his DUI arrest and health questions overshadow the Masters and raise uncertainty about his future, officials said.
- Following a recent DUI arrest, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods announced Tuesday he is stepping away from golf to focus on his health, missing next week's Masters at Augusta National.
- Authorities arrested Woods on March 27 after his Land Rover collided with a truck on Jupiter Island; the golfer told deputies he was looking at his phone while officers observed signs of impairment and found two hydrocodone pills.
- Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges and requested a jury trial, according to court documents filed Tuesday, with his next court appearance scheduled for May 5.
- Augusta National Golf Club confirmed the five-time Masters champion will not attend next week's tournament, stating, "Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being."
- The 50-year-old golfer stated he is "committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place," and he remains eligible for the 50-and-older PGA Tour Champions circuit.
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