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Tiger Woods gives first health update since DUI arrest
Tiger Woods says he is feeling better and has been training, and plans to attend the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas next month. Whether he competes remains undecided, making the event a possible step towards his return after more than two years away from PGA Tour events.
Woods last played on the Tour at the Open in July 2024, with injuries and surgeries keeping him off the course. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a car crash in Florida in March last year, later pleading no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving and refusing a lawful test; he then went to Switzerland for treatment. Other possible appearances include the PNC Championship with his son Charlie from 17 to 20 December and TGL play with Jupiter Links, scheduled for 27 December.
In short
- Woods says he is feeling better and training.
- He will attend the Hero World Challenge, but may not compete.
- Possible returns include the PNC Championship and TGL.
Explained simply
Tiger Woods is an American golfer who has been one of the sport’s most prominent players. The PGA Tour is the main men’s professional golf circuit in the United States, where golfers compete in tournaments throughout the year.
Woods has been absent from Tour events since the 2024 Open, after injuries and several surgeries. In March 2025, he was arrested after a car crash in Florida; he later pleaded no contest to reckless driving and refusing a lawful test, and travelled to Switzerland for treatment.
The Hero World Challenge is a golf tournament in the Bahamas associated with Woods, who hosts it. His possible return is of interest because he has not played a Tour event for more than two years, and his future appearances could also include events with his son Charlie and the indoor TGL league.