Tiger Woods will not compete in any golfing majors in 2026 after missing the British Open deadline, following his DUI arrest in March. The 50-year-old also lacks an automatic exemption to the US Open in June and is focusing on recovery at a facility in Switzerland.
Woods crashed his car on Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27, blowing zero on a breathalyzer but refusing a urine test. Two Hydrocodone pills were reportedly found in his pocket. He was arrested and later released on bail, subsequently withdrawing from consideration for the US Ryder Cup captaincy.
In a social media statement, Woods said: 'I know and understand the seriousness of the situation... I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.' He added: 'I've committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place.'
Woods missed all four majors in 2025 due to injury and underwent his seventh back surgery in October. He entered treatment in Switzerland on April 3 but returned to the US in May to support partner Vanessa Trump, who announced she was battling breast cancer. He also attended Kai's high school graduation before returning to Switzerland on May 24.
Vanessa Trump, who went public with Woods in March 2025, shared her diagnosis: 'I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer... I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.' Woods also faced a financial setback when his co-owned bar, T-Squared Social in St Andrews, was listed for sale in May, with managing director Mark Anand citing 'teething issues'.
