Rory McIlroy says he will ‘acknowledge’Tiger Woods at Masters dinner following DUI arrest

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Tiger Woodswill be notably absent from Augusta National this week following his DUI arrest in Florida, but Rory McIlroy said he plans to “acknowledge” the five-time Masters champion when past winners gather for their annual dinner on Tuesday.

Woods, along with three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson, will miss the annual dinner, which features a four-course menu inspired by the Northern Irishman’s favorites, including his mother’s bacon-wrapped dates and yellowfin tuna carpaccio modeled after a dish from his favorite New York restaurant.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy standing on golf course at SoFi Center

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club and Rory McIlroy of Boston Common Golf watch after their TGL match at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on Jan.27, 2025.(Megan Briggs/TGL/TGL via Getty Images)

“Unfortunately, there will be a couple of guys that won’t be in that room, which is a shame, but I want to make sure that they’re acknowledged as well,” McIlroy told Golf Channel on Sunday. 

the Mastershas ever seen.But it’s going to be a really cool night.I can’t wait.I hope everyone enjoys the dinner and enjoys everything that I’ve selected.”

Woods was arrested on chargesof driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another vehicle on March 27.Deputies said they believed Woods was driving impaired.

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�s Office reported observing several signs of impairment at the scene, noting that the golf legend was “sweating profusely” and that his movements appeared “lethargic and slow.”

Tiger Woods facing forward in a mugshot photo

Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge after getting into a car crash on Friday.(Associated Press)

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Woods was placed under arrest after performing a series of field sobriety tests, and during a search, law enforcement found “two white pills inside Woods’ left-side pant pocket.” According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.

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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridleyconfirmed days after his arrest that Woods, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, would not be competing at the Masters.

 “Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Ridley said.“Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta.”

Rory McIlroy shaking hands with Tiger Woods on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club

Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Tiger Woods on the 18th green after completing a practice round before the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 3, 2023.(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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This is the second straight year Woods has missed the Masters.He ruptured his Achilles tendon in March 2025, also missing the Masters Club dinner that year.Mickelson, 55, announced last week that he would also be withdrawing from the Masters as he and his family continue “to navigate a personal health matter.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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