Masters Field Shows Support for Tiger Woods Following DUI Arrest and Treatment Entry

Tour Pros Rally Behind Tiger During Treatment

Following Tiger Woods' DUI arrest on March 27, 2026, in Florida, PGA Tour professionals are expressing support as the 15-time major champion enters treatment and misses the Masters.

Woods pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI charges after his SUV clipped a trailer near his Hobe Sound home. He told police he was looking at his phone while driving and was found in possession of Norco painkillers.

Understanding from Fellow Competitors

Jason Day offered a balanced perspective, acknowledging Woods' humanity while noting the selfishness of endangering others. "He's just a human being like everyone else, and we have struggles," Day said, referencing Woods' extensive surgical history of 25-30 operations.

Day, who calls Woods his hero, emphasized the challenge of battling addiction under public scrutiny: "He's not immune to it just because he can hit a golf ball really well."

Historic Masters Absence

For the first time since 1994, neither Woods nor Phil Mickelson (who is dealing with a family health matter) appears in the Masters field. Patrick Reed noted this absence "hurts the game of golf" while hoping both return healthy.

Bubba Watson, who witnessed Woods' 2019 Masters victory, emphasized human support over golf achievements: "I could care less about his golf... I'm pulling for him as a human being."