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Following Tiger Woods’ latest accident, influential figures in the golf world, such as Paul McGinley and Jack Nicklaus, have deemed the PGA Tour and Augusta’s response too weak, with Sir Nick Faldo even demanding accountability.

The reaction to Tiger Woods’ latest car accident continues to grow, and several prominent voices consider the golf world’s response too weak, even complacent.

Paul McGinley believes that the leaders are «losing patience» with the former world number one. Jack Nicklaus, for his part, felt that the incident had «tarnished the image of the sport.» Sir Nick Faldo went the furthest, stating that the 15-time major champion must now be held accountable.

Nick Faldo, statements

The PGA of America acknowledged the situation by announcing that Tiger Woods would not captain the American team for the 2027 Ryder Cup. But at the same time, the PGA Tour imposed no sanctions and issued a statement of support, as did Augusta National, in a tone that raised eyebrows among some observers.

Sir Nick Faldo summed up the prevailing frustration by stating that “Tiger Woods shouldn’t be welcomed with open arms” and judging the PGA Tour’s response “predictably weak.”

“I feel sorry for Tiger, who is living in pain 24/7… but he is solely responsible for this situation,” he told The Telegraph. “There are two sides to this right now.” On the one hand, we think… let’s take care of Tiger. But there’s also the responsibility and accountability aspect. What he did is serious. I read the PGA Tour’s statement; it was, as expected, far too timid. The Tour will look after him, as it always has.

This is a serious problem, and more serious measures should be taken than sending him to a tropical island and saying “welcome back” in three or four months.

Sir Nick Faldo

Sir Nick Faldo believes that “you shouldn’t be walking around with a couple of pills in your pocket” and that there should also be some form of sanction within the sport itself: “This is a serious problem, and more serious measures should be taken than sending him to a tropical island and saying ‘welcome back’ in three or four months, or however long that may be,” he added. Compare that to other sports or the business world. If you were fired for drunk driving multiple times at your company, what would happen? I have a feeling that if he disappears and comes back in a few months, everything will just carry on as if nothing happened. I’m not sure that’s right. It’s not a good message to send to kids today.