Tiger Woods returns months after DUI as fans react to his changed appearance
Tiger Woods made a rare appearance through a video message for longtime friend Notah Begay III at the Payne Stewart Award ceremony. While Woods focused on Begay’s work and their long friendship, fans quickly noticed his appearance and shared mixed reactions. Woods, who has stayed mostly out of public view since his March DUI arrest, is scheduled to appear in court September 8.
On Tuesday, Tiger Woods delivered a pre-recorded video message during the Payne Stewart Award ceremony in Atlanta, where his longtime friend Notah Begay III received the 2026 Payne Stewart Award. The 50-year-old golfer has largely avoided public attention since his March DUI arrest in Florida. The video quickly drew attention, with some fans expressing mixed reactions to Woods' changed appearance.
Woods, due in court on September 8 over the charges linked to the crash, appeared in the video to reflect on his long friendship with Begay and praise his work away from golf, particularly his charitable efforts for Native American communities.
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