Bubba Watson stands by Tiger Woods during difficult time, says his care goes beyond golf after DUI arrest (Image via Getty)
Tiger Woods is once again in the news, but this time it is not about golf. The 15-time major winner was arrested in Florida after a crash and is now facing a DUI charge. He has pleaded not guilty, but the situation has raised big questions about his future in the sport.
As the story spread, many people in golf started reacting. One of the most honest reactions came from fellow golfer Bubba Watson, who spoke openly about Woods. Even though Woods has blocked his number, Watson made it clear that he still cares deeply about him as a person. His words stood out because they focused less on golf and more on what Woods is going through right now.
Bubba Watson says he is “pulling for Tiger Woods as a human being” despite being blocked
Bubba Watson did not hold back when he spoke at Augusta. He made it clear that his support for Tiger Woods has nothing to do with trophies or rankings.
He said, “I couldn’t care less about Tiger’s golf. I’ve always been in his ear.” Watson shared that their bond goes back many years. He remembered being there in 2019 when Woods won the Masters and how emotional that moment was inside the champions’ locker room. He said, “I told him from day one that we started hanging out back in ’06, ’07, somewhere in there, that I’m pulling for him as a human being, forget his golf, I couldn’t care less about his golf.”
Watson also spoke about personal struggles. He explained that he understands tough times because he has dealt with mental challenges himself. He added, “Anybody that’s struggling with anything, I feel for him because I’ve been through a lot of mental stuff.”Then he revealed something surprising. Woods has blocked his number, but Watson still keeps things light between them. He said, “I don’t have his phone number anymore.
He blocks me because I make fun of him all the time.” Even with that, his message stayed clear, he has “nothing but love” for Woods and hopes he comes back stronger.
Nick Faldo says Tiger Woods is in constant pain but must take responsibility after DUI arrest
Support also came from Nick Faldo, but his words had a serious tone. The six-time major winner said he feels sorry for Woods, especially because of the physical pain he deals with every day. Faldo said, “I feel sorry for Tiger, he’s living 24/7 in pain.” At the same time, he made it clear that the situation cannot be ignored.
He pointed out that this is not just about sympathy but also about accountability.He said, “There are two sides to this right now. There’s one side that’s, like, ‘Let’s care for Tiger’. And then there is, ‘There has got to be a responsibility and an accountability side as well’. This is a serious thing that he has done.” Faldo also warned against brushing the issue aside too quickly. He believes this moment should be taken seriously and handled properly.He added, “The bottom line is that I really think that this is a serious issue and something should be done that is a little bit more than waving him off to a tropical island and saying ‘welcome back’ in three or four months.” As of now, Tiger Woods’ case is ongoing, and the golf world continues to watch closely.
