Donald Trump is raising eyebrows after making a startling prediction about Tiger Woods’ Masters future just hours before the golf icon’s latest crash in Florida.
During a March 26 call-in on Fox News’ The Five, Trump flatly said Woods would not be playing in the 2026 Masters — even as many fans were still holding out hope for a comeback. Reuters and other outlets reported that Trump said, “I love Tiger, but he won’t be there,” before quickly adding, “He’ll be there, but he won’t be playing in it.”
🚨❌🐅 #BREAKING — U.S. President Donald Trump reveals that Tiger Woods will NOT be playing in the 2026 Masters Tournament. “He’ll be there but he won’t be playing in it.” @TWlegion
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) March 26, 2026
(Via: @TheFive / @FoxNews) pic.twitter.com/8nf3KkgWhQ
Then came the shocker.
On March 27, Woods was involved in a rollover crash near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Authorities said the golf legend’s SUV overturned after he tried to pass a truck on a narrow road.
He reportedly tested negative on a breathalyzer, but investigators suspected possible drug or medication impairment, and Woods refused a urine test, leading to additional charges. Reports say he was booked on misdemeanor counts tied to DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing.
Trump reacted to the crash by calling Woods a “really close friend” and saying he felt bad for him, while also noting the golfer was dealing with “some difficulty.” The timing of Trump’s Masters prediction immediately made headlines, with critics and fans alike stunned that his comment landed just one day before Woods’ latest wreck.
The eerie moment hit even harder because Woods had recently suggested he still wanted to make it back to Augusta. According to Reuters, Woods had admitted recovery has become more difficult with age after a ruptured Achilles tendon and other physical setbacks, but he still hoped to be at the Masters in some form. The 2026 tournament is scheduled for April 9 through April 12.
Of course, this is not the first time Woods’ driving troubles have turned into national news. He was seriously injured in a 2021 rollover crash in California, and his long battle with pain, surgeries and recovery has cast a shadow over the later years of his legendary career. Friday’s arrest only added more questions about whether the five-time Masters champion can ever seriously contend again.
What makes the story even more politically juicy is Woods’ deep connection to the Trump orbit. He is reportedly dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., and his bond with the family has only fueled more public fascination. Trump has also spoken warmly about Woods for years, making his pre-crash Masters comment feel even more loaded now.
One thing is now painfully clear: Trump’s blunt warning about Tiger missing Augusta went from eyebrow-raising to downright chilling in less than 24 hours.
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