Overview
- Woods announced an open-ended hiatus and said he will not compete at the Masters, following a recent car crash in Florida and a brief detention on suspicion of drug use.
- An arrest video released by authorities shows Woods kneeling for roadside tests before officers place him in handcuffs.
- Police described signs of impairment, reported finding high-dose opioid painkillers in his car, and said he refused a blood test.
- Woods is no longer in the frame to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2027, removing him from a high-profile leadership role.
- Fellow pro Jason Day criticized his decision to drive, and the episode renews questions about a comeback for the 50-year-old with a long injury history and a serious 2021 crash.