Tiger Woods Steps Back, Focuses on Health

0:00It's April 2nd, entertainment and celebrity news, today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Tiger Woods just pulled out of the running to captain the US Ryder Cup team in 2027. This comes right after his car crash and DUI charged last Friday near his Florida home, where he rear-ended a trailer and flipped his SUV. He's stepping back to prioritize his health and recovery, and the PGA of America is backing him all the way. Earlier this week, Woods broke his silence with a statement on X, owning up to the seriousness of it all. Deputies found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket during the arrest. He said he's heading into treatment to get stronger, both personally and on the course, and he's asking folks to respect his privacy. The PGA put out a supportive note, keeping him in their thoughts and prayers. A Florida judge even greenlit him leaving the country for specialized care, since his doc says his back surgery recovery and other issues need. Top-level privacy and expertise not fully available stateside. Meanwhile, Woods has been dealing

1:04with a rupture to killies and recent backwork, but he did compete in a virtual golf league last week. Augusta National confirmed he's skipping the master's next week, though they'll feel his spirit there. As he focuses on healing up, the golf world rallies around him, hoping for that strong comeback we all know he's capable of.