USGA chief executive Mike Whan said Tiger Woods will not play at the US Open or US Senior Open as he continues recovery. Woods, now 50, is receiving treatment in Switzerland after a DUI arrest near his Florida home. Police found two hydrocodone pills in his pockets.

Whan told *Sports Illustrated* that a return at Shinnecock Hills would be a surprise and that Woods’ situation extends beyond golf. Although eligible for the Champions Tour, the 15‑time major winner faces physical demands that have led some to hope he might appear at the US Senior Open in July at Scioto.

Whan emphasized that Woods still has years to play USGA championships, but a 2026 appearance seems unlikely. The former champion’s recovery and legal troubles have cast doubt on his participation in major events, leaving fans and organizers to focus on the upcoming tournaments without his presence. The absence signals a shift in the sport’s narrative.