Tiger Woods appeared before reporters on Tuesday, making his first public comments since his DUI arrest in March.
However, anyone who was hoping that Woods would use the opportunity to speak to address his ongoing legal and substance-related issues was disappointed. Instead, the 15-time major winner gave brief, prepared comments related to the work of the PGA’s Future Competition Committee on the tour’s next competitive model.
“Over the past eight months, the Future of Competition committee spent a lot of time on a very important fundamental question: How do we build the strongest possible version of the PGA Tour?” Woods said.
He did not answer any questions of the journalists.
Woods explained the work of the committee, which he described as recruiting as many different viewpoints and voices as possible, in order to chart the best path forward for the game.
“It was about bringing together different perspectives, having honest, hard conversations and thinking boldly about what is best for the game we all love,” Woods said.
“It has been a privilege to work with all of the committee members and especially my fellow player directors,” Woods said. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done, and I’m grateful to everyone who has contributed along the way.”
Woods handed the mic to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rapp at the conclusion of his remarks.
Police believe Woods was drunk on March 27 when he had a rollover accident with his Range Rover. The golf legend took a breathalyzer but refused a urine test.
Woods recently returned after completing two rehab sessions at a specialized facility in Zurich.
