Tiger Woods dealt unnecessary blow on top of rehab | Golf News

For the second 12 months in a row, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods will miss all 4 majors in a season.

Woods was nearing a comeback at the 2026 Masters match after the 82-time PGA Tour winner teed off in TGL. But, he flipped his car in Florida just days after and reportedly left the nation for recovery functions.

Woods not only didn’t take part in the Masters but also missed the Champions Dinner. He then skipped the PGA Championship at Aronimink and doesn’t have an exemption into the U.S. Open next month at Shinnecock in New York. It’s unlikely to have modified his plans, though, as the PGA Tour legend would doubtless not compete at the U.S. Open anyway while persevering with his rehab.

According to a report by Bob Harig, Woods also didn’t submit an entry into the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale by last week’s deadline.

Woods will now go eight consecutive majors without enjoying, as the 50-year-old is also recovering from his seventh back surgical procedure in October. Woods also missed most of the 2025 season due to an Achilles injury and was arrested early in 2026 for DUI.

Woods then entered a treatment program in Switzerland after opioids have been discovered in his pocket at the time of the crash.

Since his car accident in 2021, Woods has only competed in eight majors and completed 72-holes twice. He missed the cut at 4 occasions and withdrew from two others.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” the 15-time major champion said in a assertion posted to his social media accounts following the accident.

“I’m stepping away for a period of time to search treatment and focus on my health. This is critical in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.

“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

The assertion got here after he entered a plea of not guilty to costs of misdemeanor DUI with property harm and refusal to submit to a lawful take a look at, according to the court paperwork.

Woods’ last aggressive match was the 2024 Open Championship, where he missed the cut.

“Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course,” the PGA Tour said in a assertion. “But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step.”