Professional golfer Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty this week to suspicion of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test following a Florida crash and said he is stepping away to seek treatment.
The police report says Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels rather than driving under the influence, and deputies found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket while noting he hiccuped and repeatedly moved his head during a sobriety test.
Tiger Woods said in a Twitter post he is stepping away to focus on his health, and he will step away from his role as leader of the PGA Tour's Future Competition Committee.
Associated Press noted this is the second time Woods has taken a leave after a crash, referencing his 2009 SUV crash and earlier absence.
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