Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI arrest - ESPN

CROMWELL, Conn. — Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest in late March when he introduced CEO Brian Rolapp during a news conference Tuesday at TPC River Highlands.

Woods flew to Hartford, Connecticut, this week to attend a board meeting where significant changes to the PGA Tour's future competitive model were approved. He returned to the U.S. a couple of weeks ago after seeking treatment in Switzerland following his arrest on a DUI charge in Jupiter Island, Florida.

Woods, 50, was chairman of the Future Competition Committee, which did much of the groundwork for the changes that will take effect in 2028, including golfers playing in either a Championship Series or Challenger Series and a revamped postseason.

«I think having Tiger involved was a tremendous asset and a privilege,» Rolapp said. «His insight into the game as a player but also being around it his whole life, the respect he has earned from fans, from his fellow members, from partners is invaluable. So, his leadership has been tremendous. We're fortunate to have him.»

Woods read from a prepared statement before introducing Rolapp and didn't take questions. Woods watched much of the news conference while standing in the room.

Woods returned to the stage at the end of the news conference when Gorder, chairman of the PGA Tour Enterprises and PGA Tour Policy Boards, announced that Rolapp would serve as CEO and commissioner after outgoing commissioner Jay Monahan retires at the end of the year.

«It's great to see him back,» Rolapp said. «Tiger's been involved throughout the process, has contributed meaningfully. It's awesome to see him back in great form, so we're really excited about it.»

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