{"id":3345,"date":"2026-04-01T01:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=3345"},"modified":"2026-04-01T01:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:41:05","slug":"tiger-woods-makes-first-statement-since-car-crash-arrest-and-vows-to-step-away-and-seek-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=3345","title":{"rendered":"Tiger Woods makes first statement since car crash arrest and vows to &#8216;\u2018step away and seek treatment\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SEI_290798763-8717.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27710464\" alt=\"PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club looks on before the match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Adam Glanzman\/TGL\/TGL Golf via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Tiger Woods plead not guilty to driving under the influence following his car crash in Florida\u00a0(Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tiger Woods said he will be \u2018stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment\u2019 after pleading not guilty to DUI following his car crash in\u00a0Florida\u00a0last week.<\/p>\n<p>The 50-year-old was arrested on suspicion of DUI last Friday\u00a0after his Range Rover overturned in a collision with a truck near his home on\u00a0Jupiter Island, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>An arrest affidavit released on Tuesday said Woods had \u2018bloodshot and glassy\u2019 eyes and \u2018extremely dilated\u2019 pupils when observed by the investigating officers.<\/p>\n<p>The 15-time major champion was also said to be \u2018sweating profusely\u2019 and was \u2018lethargic and slow\u2019. He was also in possession of two hydrocodone pills, a prescription opioid used to treat severe, chronic pain.<\/p>\n<p>Woods told Martin County Sheriff investigators that he was unaware that the truck in front had slowed down to turn as he was looking down at his\u00a0mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p>The 50-year-old told police that he had not drunk alcohol that day and registered zero on a breath test, but refused to provide a urine sample which can be tested for drugs and medication.<\/p>\n<p>At a court appearance on Tuesday, Woods, who was not present, pleaded not guilty to DUI charges via his laywers and requested a jury trial.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"393\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SEI_291257268-06d8.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=393\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27750068\" alt=\"Tiger Woods is shown in a police booking mugshot released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office on March 28, 2026, as he was released from jail after posting bail, following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in relation to a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, in Stuart, Florida, U.S. Martin County Sheriff's Office\/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Tiger Woods was arrested last Friday (Picture: Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SEI_291234111-36db.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27717891\" alt=\"STUART, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said that Woods and the other driver involved in the two-car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, were not injured. (Photo by Joe Raedle\/Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Tiger Woods after leaving the Martin County Jail on Friday (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But on Tuesday evening, the legendary golfer released a statement recognising the \u2018seriousness of the situation\u2019 and that he would be stepping away from the sport.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today, Woods said. \u2018I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. I\u2019m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SEI_291189943-88c3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27711796\" alt=\"Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jason Oteri)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Tiger Woods was unhurt after his Range Rover crashed into a truck last Friday (Picture: AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shortly afterwards, the PGA Tour released a statement which said: \u2018Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well\u2011being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp added: \u2018Tiger Woods is one of the most influential figures the sports world has ever known.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Over the last year, I have come to deeply appreciate Tiger not only for his impact on the game, but for his friendship and the perspective he has shared with me as I joined the golf industry. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018My thoughts are with him and his family as he takes this step, for which he has my full respect and support.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Woods, who also suffered multiple leg injuries following a\u00a0serious car accident in February 2021, had returned to competitive\u00a0golf\u00a0for the first time in over a year at the final night of the TGL season last Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The American was targeting an appearance at the upcoming Masters, which begins on April 9, but he is now not expected to compete at the first major of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><br \/>\n<strong>Facebook,\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Metro_Sport\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Secret Service \u2018had already banned Tiger Woods from driving Trump kids\u2019 before crash<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Tiger Woods\u2019 girlfriend Vanessa Trump \u2018issues ultimatum\u2019 after car crash and DUI arrest<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\">\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card accent--sport\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card__inner\">\n<h4>Football Newsletter \u2013 In The Mixer<\/h4>\n<p>Punchy analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro&#8217;s football experts, sent straight to your inbox every week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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