Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, is not at the Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters 2026 as he is currently in rehabilitation following a DUI-related arrest in Florida. Friends and associates, including those connected to his girlfriend Vanessa Trump, are reportedly urging him to retire and concentrate on his health. Sources indicate that while Woods remains hopeful about returning to competitive golf, many around him believe he is in denial about the challenges he faces in reclaiming his former status as a top player. Just days before his accident, Woods expressed his desire to participate in the Masters, stating, 'I want to play. I love the tournament.' However, after his rollover crash, he acknowledged the seriousness of his situation and announced he would take time away from the sport to seek treatment, emphasizing the need to focus on his well-being. The pressure of returning to the top weighs heavily on him, and friends are concerned that his obsession with past glories might be detrimental to his recovery.