Tiger Woods, 51, who was arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and released on bail, has declared his innocence and announced he will step away from activities to focus on treatment.
Woods posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, "I understand the severity of the situation I am in," adding, "I will be stepping away for a while to receive treatment and focus on recovering my health."
He continued, "I will take all the time I need to come back healthier and stronger," and added, "I ask that during this time, the privacy of myself, my family, and my loved ones be respected." With this announcement, golf fans' hopes for his return at next week's Masters have also fallen through.
According to Reuters, Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge in court and requested a jury trial.
