Tiger Woods, how did you crash like this "I won't win anymore"... Drug driving → declaration of suspension of activities

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Golf Emperor Tiger Woods, 50, has effectively decided to leave the golf world after he was arrested on charges of drinking and driving drugs. As a result, the U.S. team leader at the Ryder Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Ireland in 2027, is on the verge of disgraceful resignation.

Multiple media outlets including Britain's "Sky Sports" reported on the 2nd (Korea Standard Time) that Woods has conveyed his intention not to take over as the head of the 2027 Ryder Cup to the PGA of America. The decision follows a recent car accident near his home in Florida and an indictment of drug driving.

According to "AP News," Woods was driving his Land Rover vehicle in Martin County, Florida, on the afternoon of the 27th of last month when he hit a truck and overturned. Woods crawled out of the passenger window on his own right after the accident, but was lethargic as if he had taken drugs or medicine, according to Sheriff John Budensik, who was dispatched to the scene. As a result of the alcohol consumption test, the blood alcohol level was zero. However, field investigators judged that Woods was in a weak state of mind and body.

Eventually, Woods was charged with drug driving, property damage, and refusing to take a urine test, and was imprisoned for eight hours in Martin County Jail before being released. Shortly after submitting his not guilty plea to the court on Tuesday, Woods made it clear that he would leave the golf world by officially announcing on social media that he was "suspending my activities indefinitely to restore my health."

"We fully support Woods' decision for his health and recovery," the PGA said in a statement, adding, "Woods has decided not to take over as the head of the 2027 Ryder Cup. We will inform the information on the appointment of the general manager in the future," he said. Initially, Woods was the strongest candidate to lead the U.S. team in the tournament in Adair Manor, Ireland, but the accident failed all plans.

The golf community's response is cold. Paul McGinley, a former Ryder Cup winning general manager, said on Sky Sports, "Many people are losing patience with Woods. He criticized, "Even the last chance of my golf career has been blown away."

In addition, McGinley said, "Woods, who turned 50, has no chance of winning the tournament again. It is better to focus on administrative roles," he pointed out. Andrew Coltart also hinted that Woods' era is over, saying, "I think I see an old boxing champion returning to the ring even though his body is broken."

Woods, who miraculously won the Masters in 2019 after overcoming several knee and back surgeries, went on a downward trend after suffering a leg amputation crisis due to an LA rollover accident in 2021. Woods, who also fell to last place at the 2024 Masters with the worst record of 82 strokes in the third round, will bring the end of the legend to disgrace due to repeated drug driving ripples following 2017. Currently, Woods' manager Mark Steinberg and the PGA Tour have not mentioned the possibility of returning after the arrest.

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