Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

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by The Associated Press
April 1, 2026
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Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges and announced he will seek treatment after a vehicle crash.

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Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges following a vehicle crash in Florida and announced Tuesday he will seek treatment. The arrest came four days before his public statement, and Woods will miss the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year as a result of stepping away for treatment.

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Woods is stepping away to seek treatment and will miss the Masters golf tournament.

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