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The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication.<\/p>\n<p> by <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored noopener\" title=\"Link to Callaway Golf Advertorial (Leaving Toronto Sun)\" class=\"sponsored-meta-content-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.callawaygolf.ca\" target=\"_blank\"> Callaway Golf <\/a><a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" title=\"Link to Callaway Golf  Advertorial (Leaving Toronto Sun)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.callawaygolf.ca\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cgbrandlogoltr_blk-e1582128472512.png\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sports<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/golf\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golf<\/a> Get the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inbox Sign Up   <\/p>\n<p>Published Mar 31, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Join the conversation\" class=\"article-meta-comment-count\" data-story-comment-component=\"\" href=\"#comments-area\">   <\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can save this article by registering for free <a class=\"bookmark-link\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. 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AP PhotoArticle content<\/p>\n<p>Tiger Woods is voluntarily seeking treatment following his latest arrest for suspicion of DUI following Friday\u2019s rollover crash in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 2<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toronto Sun\" class=\"market-logo\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.9.1\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-tsun.svg\" width=\"280\"\/><\/p>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The superstar golfer announced via social media that he will be stepping away from public life to focus on his recovery and long-term health. This officially ends any lasting speculation of whether the five-time green jacket winner would play in next week\u2019s Masters Tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize, my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focussed place, personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family loved ones and myself at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Monday Morning Golf Banner\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.9.1\/websites\/images\/newsletters\/icon-mondayMorningGolf.svg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Monday Morning Golf<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">Jon McCarthy has something for every golfer, with a notably Canadian slant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__disclaimer__new-story-page text-size--tiny\">By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try again<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\"><a data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" link=\"\" was=\"\" arrested=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/golf\/tiger-woods-pills-pocket-looking-phone-crash-police\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Woods was arrested<\/a> in Jupiter Island after rolling his Land Rover attempting to avoid rear-ending a work truck in the ritzy neighbourhood near his home.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Signs of impairment\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment,\u201d Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said following the crash. \u201cHe co-operated with the breathalyzer, and then the urine sample he wanted no part of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Woods, 50, was arrested and spent eight hours in jail, as per Florida policy for suspected DUIs. Earlier Tuesday, Woods pleaded not guilty to charges of DUI and property damage, waiving his arraignment and demanding a trial by jury, according to Fox News reports.<\/p>\n<p>In an arrest affidavit, police said that they found two loos pills inside Woods\u2019 left pants pocket during a search after the crash, according to reports from TMZ and ESPN. The pills allegedly were hydrocodone, a powerful, semi-synthetic opioid used to treat severe pain.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had, and we did take that into account,\u201d Budensiek said at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Woods hasn\u2019t played on the PGA Tour since rupturing his Achilles tendon in March 2025. He had lumbar disc replacement surgery on his lower back in October 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Long history of injuries<\/p>\n<p>Woods has a long history of injury, including eight back surgeries and five knee surgeries. In what is considered one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, Woods won the 2019 Masters title, his fifth green jacket.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe really weren\u2019t suspicious of alcohol being involved and that proved true,\u201d Budensiek said.<\/p>\n<p>Woods was previously charged with DUI in 2017 after he was found by police asleep at the wheel of his car on the side of the road. He pled guilty and entered a treatment program, and was sentenced to one year of probation.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, he was involved in a terrifying single-car rollover accident in California that nearly cost him part of his right leg. 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