Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and prioritize his health following a DUI arrest last week.

The 50-year-old 15-time major champion was arrested Friday after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home. No one was injured, and Woods was released on bail the same night.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said on social media. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”

Woods added that he is committed to returning in a “healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally,” while requesting privacy. Following his announcement, Augusta National Golf Club confirmed that the five-time Masters champion will not be attending next week’s tournament.

Woods Pleads Not Guilty

Court documents filed Tuesday show Woods has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges and requested a jury trial. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 5, although he does not need to appear in person before the trial.

According to a probable-cause affidavit, Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and did not notice a slowing truck. Officers observed Woods to be lethargic, sweating, bloodshot-eyed, and with extremely dilated pupils. Two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket. Woods reportedly admitted to taking “a few” prescription medications earlier in the morning.

A Martin County Sheriff’s deputy noted in the report that Woods said he was changing the radio station on his phone before the crash. The officer described Woods as “limping and stumbling,” explaining that he has had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg. Despite this, the deputy said Woods was “extremely alert and talkative” with “hiccups during the entire investigation.”

The deputy concluded that Woods’ “normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle.”

Woods Will Miss the Masters

Woods had recently returned to competitive golf at the TGL Finals, an indoor golf league requiring less walking, in preparation for the April 9–12 Masters at Augusta National. He had planned to attend the Champions Dinner next week, but Augusta National confirmed he will not be present for the year’s first major.

“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Chairman Fred Ridley said. “Although Tiger will not be joining us next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta.”

-Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto and Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Matthew Lewis and Stephen Coates/Reuters