Tiger Woods’ recent DUI incident has raised concerns among his peers. Kevin Kisner, who plays alongside Woods at Jupiter Links Golf Club in the TGL Indoor Golf League, discussed the “truly disappointing incident” during an NBC appearance on Saturday. This comes while Woods is trying to make a comeback for the 2026 Masters.
“I’m quite anxious,” Kisner remarked. “He’s been putting in a lot of effort to improve his game and get back in shape. Just yesterday, he signed up for the U.S. Senior Open. He’s been striving to assist our TGL team and, ideally, aim for the Masters.”
Kisner added, “It’s really unfortunate. The one silver lining is that nobody was hurt, and we can all move on and hopefully support him in his recovery.”
Woods, now 50, was arrested on Friday following a rollover accident near his home in Florida but escaped without injury. Although he registered a zero on the breathalyzer, he allegedly appeared intoxicated and refused a urine test, resulting in charges for DUI, criminal damage to property, and noncompliance with a legal test.
He spent around eight hours in jail before being released on bail late Friday night.
PGA professional and analyst Brad Faxon, who was with Kisner on NBC, shared similar thoughts, highlighting Woods’ significance to the sport while expressing hope for his recovery. “He’s a game changer,” Faxon noted. “In our community, whenever he’s out practicing or playing, things move quickly.”
He continued, “With him prepping to practice at his home club and considering a potential return to the Masters, everyone was looking forward to it, and we wish him all the best.”
This marks Woods’ second DUI arrest and the first in nearly nine years, following a previous incident involving an overdose of painkillers. It’s also been five years since a serious accident in California that left him with a broken leg, requiring multiple surgeries, including a recent disc replacement procedure while dealing with a torn Achilles tendon.
Kisner and Faxon’s support contrasts with former golf pro Brandel Chamblee, who called for Woods to retire, questioning the need to continue competing after achieving 15 major wins. In a Golf Central interview, Chamblee criticized Woods for repeatedly pushing his physical limits, leading to a cycle of injuries and surgeries that often involve prescribed pain medications.
Although Woods hasn’t participated in tournament golf since the 2024 British Open, he recently played in the TGL Indoor League and hinted at a potential return to Augusta in April. His immediate competitive future, however, remains uncertain.
