Tiger Woods to attend Augusta despite Florida car crash and DUI charge
Tiger Woods will travel to Augusta this week for a scheduled appearance, despite his recent car crash and subsequent DUI arrest in Florida.
The 50-year-old is not expected to compete in the upcoming Masters tournament following the rollover incident in Jupiter Island.
However, the 15-time major winner remains committed to celebrating a municipal golf course project known as ‘The Patch’.
He will be joined in Georgia by Masters chairman Fred Ridley for the unveiling of a short course designed by his team.
Florida crash and DUI charge
The American golf icon was involved in a collision earlier this week after attempting to overtake a truck pulling a pressure cleaner trailer.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek confirmed that the former world number one’s Land Rover rolled onto its driver’s door during the incident.
“As he was trying to do so, the Land Rover overtook him and at the last minute swerved to avoid a collision but clipped the trailer of the vehicle,” Budensiek explained.
Following the accident, the five-time Masters champion was able to climb out of the passenger door before officers arrived.
Arrest and tournament absence
Law enforcement officials reported signs of impairment at the scene, prompting several in-depth roadside tests.
The golfing legend was subsequently arrested and taken to Martin County Jail.
Although a breathalyzer test returned a 0.00 reading for alcohol, he was charged with DUI with property damage after refusing to provide a urine sample.
“He did explain the injuries and surgeries he has had,” Budensiek noted regarding the field evaluation.
Former US President Donald Trump has already publicly addressed the situation regarding the upcoming major championship.
“I love Tiger, but he won’t be there. He’ll be there, but he won’t be playing in it,” Trump remarked.
