Golf-Woods says he is stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest
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“Woods, a 15-time major champion and the greatest golfer of his generation, was arrested last Friday afternoon on a charge of driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home.”
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“No one was injured in the crash.”
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Wikipedia entries for Tiger Woods only provide career statistics and biographical data, with no mention of the crash or injury status.
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— This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Tiger Woods.
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— American professional golfer Tiger Woods has enjoyed one of the most successful golfing careers of all time. After competing in amateur events since he was a toddler and representing Stanford Universi…
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— Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf record…
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“Woods posted on social media stating, 'I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today.'”
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“Woods stated he is stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on his health.”
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“Woods' next court appearance was scheduled for May 5, though he does not have to appear in person for any proceeding prior to a trial.”
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“Woods told authorities he was looking down at his phone and did not realize the truck in front of him had slowed down.”
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“Authorities noted Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket and observed him to be lethargic, slow, 'sweating profusely,' with bloodshot eyes and pupils that were 'extremely dilated.'”
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Wikipedia entries for Tiger Woods contain no information about the accident, impairment signs, or medical observations.
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— Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf record…
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— Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 is a sports video game developed by EA Tiburon and published by EA Sports for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It is the last game featuring Tiger Woods in the title for the video g…
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— Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 is a sports video game developed by EA Redwood Shores for the GameCube, Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions, Headgate Studios for the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X versions, Sen…
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“Woods told officers he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning.”
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“A Martin County Sheriff's deputy reported Woods stated he was looking at his cell phone and changing the radio station, which caused him not to see a truck slowing down.”
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“The deputy noted Woods was 'limping and stumbling' and reported he has had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg.”
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“Woods told the officer he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking.”
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“The deputy who conducted field sobriety tests concluded Woods' normal faculties were impaired and he was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle.”
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“Fans had hoped Woods might compete at the April 9-12 Masters after his return at the indoor TGL Finals last week.”
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“TGL combines elements of simulated golf with real chipping and putting, requiring far less walking than a traditional golf course.”
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“Woods stated competing at the Masters was his goal but he was unsure if his body would be healthy enough for the Augusta National course.”
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