Tiger Woods was missing from Augusta National on Monday as he began treatment following a DUI arrest, but his struggles were front of mind for players at the Masters.
Jason Day called the incident “unfortunate” but stressed Woods’ humanity, noting his long battle with surgeries and painkillers.
Fred Couples welcomed news that Woods had flown to Switzerland for treatment, saying it showed he was seeking real help. Patrick Reed added his hope for a “speedy recovery” and return to golf.
With Woods absent, Augusta feels subdued, yet his peers made clear their support for a champion facing one of the toughest battles of his career.
