FIRST WORD
I’m currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder. I want to thank everyone for the amazing outpouring of support and understanding especially the fans and players on tour.” Tiger Woods in a statement released Monday evening. The golfing legend was arrested May 29 and charged with DUI after being found at 2 a.m. in his Mercedes-Benz alongside a road. The car was still running. Breath tests showed no presence of alcohol, but Woods told officers he had a reaction to several prescription drugs, including Vicodin and Xanax. A court hearing originally scheduled for July 5 was delayed last week until Aug. 9. No reason was given for the delay. Woods’ career has been hampered by four back surgeries since 2014, most recently in April.