Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren reunite for son's college announcement
The former couple appeared together at a Florida high school to support Charlie Woods, marking one of the golfer's rare public outings since his March arrest.
By Rafael Delgado ·
Tiger Woods and his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, stood side by side at a high school in Florida on Friday to celebrate their son Charlie's college commitment. The appearance brought the two parents together publicly after their divorce, which followed the 2009 revelation of Woods' infidelity. The family gathered to mark the formal announcement of Charlie's decision to play collegiate golf.
Charlie Woods, who is 15 years old, committed to Florida State University earlier this year. In a social media post from February, he shared the news with his followers, writing, "Excited to announce my commitment to play golf at Florida State University, go Noles!" His father responded to the update, stating, "Congratulations Charlie. I'm so proud of you on entering this next chapter of your life."
The Friday gathering provided a look at the family dynamic after a period of relative public silence for the golf legend. Tiger Woods has remained out of the spotlight for much of the time since his arrest in March 2026. During that incident, he was charged with driving under the influence after a car crash. Police later discovered hydrocodone pills in his pocket during the stop.
The March arrest marked Woods' second DUI charge in less than a decade. In the arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, deputies from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office described signs of impairment at the scene. They noted that Woods was "sweating profusely" and that his movements appeared "lethargic and slow." A deputy conducting field sobriety tests reported that Woods' eyes were "bloodshot and glassy" and "extremely dilated."
Woods had previously told law enforcement that he underwent seven back surgeries and "over 20 operations on his leg." He explained to officers that he takes a few prescription medications. Following the arrest, Woods announced he was seeking treatment. Elin Nordegren was reportedly concerned about the golfer's condition after the incident.
Woods has not played professional golf since the 2024 Open Championship. He missed the entire 2026 season, including the Masters in April, which he had said he was "hoping to" play before his arrest. The timeline for his return to the golf course has not been determined. The recent appearance at the high school serves as a public milestone for the family following Charlie's commitment.
