Tiger Woods steps away from golf to focus on his health
Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health, following a past DUI charge.
If you were hoping to watch Tiger Woods play golf this spring, you might not get your way. The golfer announced today that he is stepping away from the game on X, the website formerly known as Twitter. "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," Woods posted.
"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 recovery at last. "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. ” Woods told police that he was looking down at his cell phone and changing the radio station before a March 27 traffic crash in Florida that resulted in his SUV flipping on its side. The new details come as the Martin County Sheriff's Department released Woods' arrest affidavit on March 31.
The 15-time major golf champion was also described as "sweating profusely" when speaking with investigators after the crash. The affidavit, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, also included observations by the arresting officer that Woods' eyes were "bloodshot and glassy" as he performed a variety of field sobriety tests. In addition, a sheriff's deputy found two small white pills in Woods' pants pocket.