Tiger Woods Receives Concern From Other Players

Recently, Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident, resulting in a DUI arrest.  This came at an inopportune time for the golfer, as he was working on his grand comeback after going through surgeries and recovery over the course of a year.  His fellow players are now commenting on the incident and sharing their opinions on the matter.

Jon Rahm’s Concern

On Jon Rahm’s side of the conversation, he isn’t sure if the time is right for commenting on it.  He is much more sympathetic towards Woods’ situation.  Rahm believes that the time is wrong because everyone is just busy this week with the Masters coming up in just a couple of days.  He also believes that Woods can make a comeback after this; he just needs to lean on a good support group back at home.  Still, he only wishes for Woods to get through this struggle and heal.

Fred Couples On Woods

Couples is a long-time friend of Woods, and like Rahm, he only wishes for the best for his friend.  He is also confident that Woods is right where he needs to be for a recovery.  Couples was also fairly sympathetic towards Woods.  He mainly wished he could just tell Woods that things could “always get better.”  Couples is saddened that he won’t see him for a couple of months, but again, only wishes for his recovery.

Jason Day

When asked about the situation, Jason Day did share his sympathies.  Mainly about the struggles that can come about from a painkiller addiction.  However, when thinking about the implications of a DUI, he called Tiger Woods’ decision to drive selfish.  

“Granted, when I look at that, I look at it and go, he’s just a human being like everyone else, and we have struggles. It’s unfortunate.  The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way, as well. But when you’re the player that he was and how strong-willed he is, he thinks he can do almost anything, and that’s probably why he’s probably driving and a little bit under the influence.”

Day emphasized during his statement that Tiger Woods was his hero.  Seeing him golf growing up is what got him into the sport.  Ultimately, Day just wants to see Woods get better and be able to do what he wants again.  

Woods Going To Recovery Again

Tiger Woods’ fellow players mainly showed sympathy towards him after his recent accident.  They were saddened to see him take a step back from the sport for a while, but they also understand that it is necessary.  Day’s calling the choice selfish was a needed reality check.  It didn’t matter that no one else was hurt in the accident; Woods put lives at risk by getting behind the wheel that day.  Jason Day said that he understood the struggles of addiction, but his decision to drive was misguided at best.  The other players still have all the respect in the world for Woods.  He has been so integral in their lives and their decisions regarding the sport.  All they want is to see him get better.