Augusta National is in the news as players like McIlroy and Woods face health, legal, and performance drama ahead of the 2026 Masters.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not participate in the 2026 Masters due to personal and health issues. Woods is seeking treatment after a DUI arrest, while Mickelson is attending to a family health matter. Their absences mark the first time since 1994 neither will compete.
Tiger Woods is absent from the Masters after his recent arrest for DUI in Florida, where police found painkillers in his pocket. Woods has announced he is seeking treatment outside the U.S. to focus on recovery. The incident has cast a shadow over his participation in the tournament.