Golfers react to Tiger Woods' absence at Augusta National during Masters week: 'It's unfortunate'

Tiger Woods admitted to authorities that he was "hoping to" play in this year's Masters Tournament before his DUI arrest in Jupiter Island, Fla. 

Tiger Woods may not be competing in this year’s Masters Tournament, but he is on golfers' minds as they prepare for the major this year.

Woods’ DUI arrest in Florida on March 27 sent a shockwave through the golf community, and despite needing to lock in at one of the hardest courses on the golf schedule, it’s hard not to think about the five-time Masters winner.

Bodycam footage from his arrest, which occurred after a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, saw Woods admit he was "hoping to" play in the Masters. But he released a statement after his arrest, saying he would be stepping away from golf to "seek treatment."

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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

"I look at it and go, ‘He’s just a human being like everyone else, and we have struggles,’" Jason Day said on Monday regarding Woods’ situation, per ESPN. "It’s unfortunate. The only thing that I don’t understand is that it’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way as well."

Day added that Woods was "my hero growing up."

"The reason why I play golf is because of this tournament and Tiger. It’s hard to see him go through what he’s going through, and especially under the microscope.

"Some people want him to fail. Some people obviously want him to succeed. It's really difficult for me to go through that and watch him, and I know that he's getting the help now, which is good. I'm