Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI, rehab stint as PGA Tour announces sweeping changes

Tiger Woods introduced PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp in a monumental press conference for the organization on Tuesday morning, marking the 15-time major champion's first official appearance since his March DUI arrest in Florida and his rehab stint abroad that followed.Woods has served as a leader on the Tour's Future Competition Committee, which he called a "privilege" during his brief introduction of Rolapp.GOLF CHANNEL'S BRANDEL CHAMBLEE SPEAKS HARD TRUTH ABOUT TIGER WOODS' PROFANE BEHAVIOR ON THE GOLF COURSEWoods was arrested and charged with DUI with property damage and refusal submit a lawful test after his involvement in a two-car rollover crash on March 27 near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida.Authorities said Woods appeared lethargic and found hydrocodone pills on him at the scene, although he did blow "triple-zeroes" on breathalyzer tests.Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club looks on during the match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 23, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
(James Gilbert/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)VANESSA TRUMP CALLS TIGER WOODS HER 'STRENGTH' AMID BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN TOUCHING SOCIAL MEDIA POSTWoods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge, and after being granted permission on April 1 to travel out of the country to enter inpatient treatment.It is understood that he entered a rehab stay in Zurich, Switzerland.The PGA Tour officially approved a series of recommendations from the Future Competition Committee that will bring forth significant changes to the circuit's structure beginning in 2028.Tiger Woods watches his son Charlie Woods play during the first round of the U.S.
Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club on July 21, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.(Tim Heitman/Getty Images)The new model will feature two concurrent running series — a Championship Series and a Challenger Series — that will feature the promotion and relegation of players.
The Championship Series will feature approximately 23-24 events wit...