Golf legend rips Tiger Woods, PGA Tour after DUI arrest

But Faldo didn't mince words when speaking to the media on Friday about Woods.

Faldo was dismayed that Woods had been in tremendous pain, as he battled through back and Achilles injuries. He argued, however, that his injuries were "self-inflicted."

"I feel sorry for Tiger because he's living in 24-7 pain. I asked him that years ago, even before the L.A. accident (in 2021), but it's all been self-inflicted," Faldo continued. "The bottom line is I really think that something should be done a little bit more serious than waving him off to a tropical island and saying 'Welcome back' in three or four months."

"Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course," the organization said. "But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well-being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step."

Faldo said that the Tour must be anguished "behind closed doors" about paying Woods millions and him being in the negative spotlight.

Woods was able to seek the treatment that he needed outside of the U.S.

Faldo lamented that Woods has "avoided accountability" for some of the issues he's been involved in.