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Tiger Woods Is Leaving the Country for Treatment

'Ongoing ... scrutiny and public exposure create significant barriers to his care'

(Newser) - Tiger Woods just got the court's OK to leave the country for medical treatment. A Florida judge on Wednesday approved the golfer's request to enter a residential treatment program abroad, after his attorney argued he needs intensive, private care that doctors say can't be effectively provided in...

Tiger Woods Is 'Stepping Away for a Period of Time'
Tiger Woods Won't Be
Ryder Cup Captain
updated
Apr 1, 2026 5:30 PM CDT

Tiger Woods Won't Be Ryder Cup Captain

Golfer is seeking treatment after DUI charge

(Newser) - A day after Tiger Wood announced a break from golf, the PGA of America said that includes the captaincy of next year's Ryder Cup team. The organization issued a statement Wednesday saying that it respects "the courage it takes to make such a personal decision," ESPN reports....

Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty to DUI

Trump says he 'doesn't have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain'

(Newser) - Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff's report said he had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment at the scene of the crash last week. The online court docket for Martin County, Florida,...

Tiger Woods' Arrest Affidavit Is Out
Tiger Woods'
Arrest Affidavit Is Out
Mar 31, 2026 12:07 PM CDT

Tiger Woods' Arrest Affidavit Is Out

Deputies report no alcohol, but found hydrocodone pills in his pocket after rollover crash

(Newser) - A newly released sheriff's report reveals Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes after last week's car crash . The arrest affidavit says deputies found two white hydrocodone pills in the 50-year-old's pants pocket after his Friday crash in Martin County, Fla., reports CNN...

Tiger Woods Out on Bail, With Words From Trump

'I feel so badly. He's got some difficulty,' president says of golfer after latest car accident

(Newser) - Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side, leading to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said. Woods had been traveling at "high speeds" on a residential road and after the crash...

Tiger Woods Arrested After Crash in Florida
Tiger Woods Arrested
After Crash in Florida
updated
Mar 27, 2026 5:34 PM CDT

Tiger Woods Arrested After Crash in Florida

Sheriff's office says golfer was impaired though not under the influence of alcohol

(Newser) - Golfing great Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Florida on Friday after his vehicle struck another and rolled over, authorities said. Woods, who the Martin County Sheriff's Office said was not injured, showed signs of impairment at the scene of the crash, the AP reports. The...

Tiger Woods Has Disk Replaced
Tiger Woods
Has Disk
Replaced
Oct 12, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

Tiger Woods Has Disk Replaced

It's the golfer's seventh back surgery

(Newser) - Tiger Woods has gone through a seventh back surgery, this time to replace a disk in his lower back and had caused pain and mobility issues. Woods said in a social media post that he had the surgery in New York and that it was the right decision for his...

PGA May Overhaul Its Entire Tour System

Tiger Woods is leading a committee looking into changes

(Newser) - The PGA Tour is on the verge of a major shake-up, and Tiger Woods is at the center of it. But in this case, his impact will be made off the course, not on it, reports CBS Sports . The 49-year-old has been chosen lead a new committee tasked with...

Scottie Scheffler Celebrates First British Open
Scheffler Dominates
British Open
Jul 20, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

Scheffler Dominates British Open

American is three-fourths of the way to a career Grand Slam

(Newser) - Scottie Scheffler cruised to victory in the British Open on Sunday, after the top-ranked golfer in the world began and ended the day with a four-shot lead that no one could close. It was his fourth major championship and first at the British Open, which was held at Royal Portrush...

Tiger Woods: Yes, I'm With Vanessa Trump

Golfer confirms tabloid reports of relationship with ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

(Newser) - For weeks, tabloid reports have connected Tiger Woods with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Now, the golfer himself has confirmed the relationship on social media, reports the Guardian . "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to...

Woods Has Surgery for Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Injury will keep him out of the Masters

(Newser) - Tiger Woods had surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, which will keep him out of the Masters and leaves in question whether he can play in any other major championship the rest of the year. Woods posted the development on his social media accounts without saying how long...

Tiger Woods' Mom Has Died
Tiger Woods' Mom Has Died
OBITUARY
Feb 5, 2025 6:11 AM CST

Tiger Woods' Mom Has Died

Kultida Woods was a constant presence at her famous golfer son's side

(Newser) - Kultida Woods, the devoted mom often seen at son Tiger Woods' golf tourneys, has died. The golf great announced his mother's Tuesday death on X with "heartfelt sadness," reports CNN . "My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable,"...

Charlie Woods Shows His Father How It's Done

15-year-old makes hole-in-one at PNC Championship

(Newser) - Charlie Woods stole the show on Sunday from his father, who couldn't be happier about it. The 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods made his first hole-in-one, a 7-iron from 175 yards on the par 3 fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship in Orlando, per Golf ...

Tiger Woods Roasts Player Who Suggests He Retire

'Well, as a past champion, I'm exempt until I'm 60. Colin's not'

(Newser) - If comebacks were scored like golf, it would be a hole-in-one. At a press conference ahead of this week's British Open, Tiger Woods was asked about comments made by British golfer Colin Montgomerie that it was time for the 48-year-old Woods to retire. His response:
  • "Well, as a
...

PGA Creates a Tiger Woods Loophole
PGA Creates
a Tiger Woods Loophole
Jun 19, 2024 10:05 AM CDT

PGA Creates a Tiger Woods Loophole

Grants him a lifetime exemption to play 'signature' events based on his 80-plus career wins

(Newser) - The PGA tweaked its rules Tuesday to allow players with 80 or more PGA Tour victories to play in its "signature" events. Only two players in history have hit that milestone: Tiger Woods and the late Sam Snead, who both have 82. Meaning, the PGA created this exemption solely...

Pecker Airs 'Catch and Kill' Stories About Other Celebrities

Meanwhile, prosecutors accuse Trump of more violations of gag order

(Newser) - A lot of celebrity dirt was aired during day seven of Donald Trump's hush-money trial, only some of that being Trump's own. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified Thursday that Trump was nervous about the publication holding boxes of materials related to "catch and kill" stories...

He Is Simply the Best Golfer in the World

Scottie Scheffler wins 2nd Masters in 3 years, while Tiger posts his worst score ever

(Newser) - Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday around the turn and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4-under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years. Scheffler is simply...

One of Sports' Biggest Endorsement Deals Is Over
One of Sports' Biggest
Endorsement Deals Is Over
the rundown
Jan 8, 2024 12:33 PM CST

One of Sports' Biggest Endorsement Deals Is Over

Tiger Woods and Nike end partnership after 27 years

(Newser) - Tiger Woods is done wearing the swoosh. The golf giant said Monday that he and Nike have ended their partnership of 27 years, a development that brings to a close what the Wall Street Journal describes as "one of the most prominent endorsement deals in sports." The break...

Filing: Lawyer Told Woods' Girlfriend It Was Over
Tiger Woods'
Ex-Girlfriend
Abandons
Lawsuits
updated
Nov 16, 2023 6:45 PM CST

Tiger Woods' Ex-Girlfriend Abandons Lawsuits

Erica Herman's filing says she never accused golf star of abuse

(Newser) - Erica Herman has dropped her lawsuits against Tiger Woods, one of which had sought $30 million. Her lawyer filed a brief notice in a Florida court last week saying Herman is voluntarily dismissing the suit against the trust that owns Woods' mansion "with prejudice," which prevents the case...

With Dad as Caddy, Charlie Woods Scores Big Win

Tiger Woods' 14-year-old son won age group at Florida tournament

(Newser) - The best American golfer of his generation caddied for a member of a new generation at a junior golf tournament Sunday. Charlie Woods, the 14-year-old son of Tiger Woods, won his age group's regional qualifier with a career-best final round of 66 at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf...

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