{"id":509099,"date":"2026-04-02T14:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/509099\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:54:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:54:16","slug":"people-are-running-out-of-patience-with-tiger-woods-after-latest-scandal-says-paul-mcginley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/509099\/","title":{"rendered":"People are \u2018running out of patience\u2019 with Tiger Woods after latest scandal, says Paul McGinley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Paul McGinley has said \u201ca lot of people are running out of patience\u201d with Tiger Woods following his latest scandal<\/a>, after the golfing great was charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit a test.<\/p>\n

Woods entered a not guilty plea<\/a> in the Florida case, after a sheriff\u2019s report detailed his possession of pain pills and visible signs of impairment at the scene of the crash. He passed a breathalyser test at Martin County Jail, but refused to give a urine sample for analysis.<\/p>\n

According to the arrest report <\/a>released by the Martin County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Woods exhibited bloodshot and glassy eyes, dilated pupils, and had opioid pills in his pocket when questioned by deputies. His movements were described as slow and lethargic, and he was sweating while speaking to officers, admitting he had taken prescription medication earlier that morning.<\/p>\n

Woods reportedly told deputies he had been distracted by his phone and adjusting the radio before his vehicle clipped a truck in front of him.<\/p>\n

There have been several controversial driving incidents in Woods\u2019 past, and this latest scandal has brought criticism for potentially putting lives in danger.<\/p>\n

\"TigerTiger Woods poses for his booking photo after his arrest (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people are running out of patience now, including himself and his family, by all accounts,\u201d said McGinley, Europe\u2019s 2014 winning Ryder Cup captain. \u201cFrom what he said yesterday, he realises the seriousness of the situation. And I think it\u2019s a line in the sand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Woods had only recently returned to golf after a long layoff, and had set his sights on playing in next week\u2019s Masters. But he issued a statement following the crash saying he needed to step out of the public eye and \u201cseek treatment\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in,\u201d Woods said in his first public comments since the incident. \u201cI am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritise my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m committed to taking the time needed to return in 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

McGinley believes golf may have indulged Woods\u2019 misdemeanours for too long. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think you could say the same about basketball and Michael Jordan, you know? I think when you have a superstar in any sport, of course they\u2019re going to get a bit more leeway.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TigerTiger Woods’ Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home (via Reuters)<\/p>\n

After years of injuries, Woods made a miraculous return to win the 2019 Masters, but has not won a golf tournament since. <\/p>\n

Asked whether he sees Woods ever returning to compete at the top of the sport, McGinley said: \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s fair to write him off fully, but it\u2019s highly improbable that he wins another tournament again, never mind a major. <\/p>\n

\u201cLook how little golf he has played in the last six years, seven years, and when he has played, he hasn\u2019t been on the pace. So it\u2019s quite clear that he\u2019s not able to practise the way he used to. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s past 50 years of age now. I think his future in terms of winning majors will probably be more focused on playing senior events more so than on the main tour. And I think by all accounts, from what I hear and what I understand, the biggest injury that he’s really facing, in terms of the practicalities of playing, are more related around walking on his foot than they are his back issues. <\/p>\n

\u201cLooking at the ball speeds that he had at the TGL, they were right on pace with the top players in the game. So it\u2019s quite clear he\u2019s got that. The big question is, can he practise to the same intensity? Clearly he can\u2019t do that. He\u2019s having to rely so heavily on medication in order to do that. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnd then, of course, the marathon in terms of walking that major championships are, indeed, any PGA Tour event is for four rounds. That\u2019s a big, big ask. So I would say it\u2019s highly unlikely that he will win another tournament again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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