Tiger Woods said Tuesday night that he is stepping away from competitive golf to seek treatment and focus on his health following his arrest last week.
Chamblee: 'Great news' that Woods is seeking treatment
Tiger Woods released a statement Tuesday evening saying that he was "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health." Brandel Chamblee joins "Golf Central" to discuss the importance of Tiger's decision.
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Akshay Bhatia missed a putt on the 18th at the DLF Golf and Country Club in New Delhi, India that cost him a shot at the weekend. Bhatia, who was making his debut in the home of his ancestors, failed to make the 36-hole cut at the Hero Indian Open. Eugenio Chacarra leads the field by four strokes entering Sunday’s final round.
Golf Channel’s Rex Hoggard and Mark Rolfing discuss both the short and long term future for Tiger Woods following Friday’s rollover crash and his arrest in Jupiter Island, Fla. Hoggard said despite the severity of the charges, Woods is still legally allowed to travel to and play in the 2026 Masters if he feels like his body compete. Rolfing suggested Woods step away from playing golf entirely so he can focus solely on his health.
Extended highlights from the second round of the LPGA Tour’s Ford Championship, featuring Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and more in Arizona.
Nelly Korda put herself in prime position to win her second tournament of the year by shooting a 7-under 65 on Friday at the Ford Championship. She carries a two-shot lead into the weekend.
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Nelly Korda is carrying a 36-hole lead into the weekend at the Ford Championship. Korda, who finished in second place at the Founders Cup last week, is looking for her second tournament title this year after winning at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions to start the season.