Golfer Gary Player Says Tiger Woods Shouldn't 'Drive a Car' Following DUI Arrest
The former Masters champion, 90, spoke with reporters before the tournament's first round
Gary Player, Tiger Woods Credit: Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty; David Cannon/Getty NEED TO KNOW Gary Player is speaking out about Tiger Woods The legendary golfer told reporters that Woods shouldn't have been driving at the time of his DUI arrest "My heart goes out for him," he said Add Gary Player to the growing list of golfers who are speaking out about Tiger Woods ’ DUI arrest. The former Masters champion spoke to reporters on Thursday, April 9 in advance of the first round of the tournament at Augusta National. "Do I blame him for taking medicine?
Hell, no," Player, 90, said. "He has sleep deprivation. Do I blame him for taking something to help him sleep?
No. But I don't think he should drive a car. When you're taking that medicine, it's dangerous when you're driving a car, same as it's dangerous when you look at your cellphone in the car.
" Woods, 50, is currently seeking treatment outside the U. S. after his arrest, which came after he crashed his car into another vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla.