sky news live – Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash near his Florida home on March 27 ET, has withdrawn from The Masters and says he is “stepping away for a period of time, ” the golfer told the PGA of America. He faces charges of driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test and entered a not guilty plea as the case moves toward a jury trial. The crash and the announcement that he will not captain the U. S. Ryder Cup team in 2027 have intensified scrutiny of his future in the sport.
Sky News Live: Immediate facts and the legal status
The car driven by Woods clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and was described as travelling “at high speeds” near his Florida home on March 27 ET. He was arrested at the scene, held in jail for eight hours—the minimum under Florida law—and released on bail. Woods has entered a not guilty plea and the matter will be decided by a jury trial. The PGA of America has issued a statement saying Woods informed them he will not captain the U. S. Ryder Cup team in 2027.
Immediate reactions from officials and commentators
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley said: “I think a lot of people are running out of patience now [with Tiger]. ” McGinley added that Woods “realises the seriousness of the situation” and described the episode as a possible “line in the sand. ” Broadcaster Rich Lerner said bluntly on a podcast: “We need to stop pretending. This is no longer about [Woods] winning. This is no longer about coming back to play The Masters. ” The comments underline a shift in the tone around Woods: criticism has intensified even as some note he escaped what McGinley called “bigger trouble. ” The golfer has also withdrawn from The Masters and confirmed he is stepping away for an unspecified period.
Context: comeback, past crashes and championship consequences
Woods had been pushing for a competitive return from injury at Augusta National before the crash. This was not his first notable vehicle incident; the context shows previous run-ins with serious crashes and legal entanglements in his history. His recent decision to step back ends any prospect of appearing at The Masters in any capacity and raises questions about long-term plans within professional golf circles and team selections for future Ryder Cups.
What’s next: legal and sporting timelines
Woods’ not guilty plea means the matter will proceed to a jury trial; timelines for that process were not provided. The PGA of America’s statement that he will not captain the U. S. side in 2027 is a confirmed change to scheduled leadership plans. Expect legal filings, pretrial scheduling and potential statements from Woods’ representatives to dominate the near-term timeline, and look for official event lists and captaincy announcements to reflect the PGA of America’s position. Observers should watch for court dates and any further statements from Woods or the PGA of America as events unfold.
For live reaction and unfolding commentary, references on broadcast platforms and statements from the named officials above will frame the next phase; the core facts remain: the March 27 ET crash, criminal charges, a not guilty plea and Woods’ withdrawal from The Masters—details that continue to drive coverage on sky news live as the legal and sporting consequences play out.
