Tiger Woods Delivers Video Tribute to Notah Begay at Payne Stewart Award

Tiger Woods made a rare public appearance this week, delivering a prerecorded video tribute to his longtime friend and former teammate Notah Begay III during the Payne Stewart Award ceremony on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The 50-year-old golf legend, who has largely remained out of the spotlight since a March 2026 rollover crash and DUI arrest, congratulated Begay on receiving the prestigious award, which honors character, sportsmanship, and philanthropy. The video, broadcast on Golf Channel, quickly circulated on social media, prompting widespread discussion about Woods' appearance and well-being.

In the message, Woods reflected on a friendship that began when he was 11 years old. "You first came into my life when I was 11 years old, playing in the junior world and you came to watch me play. Our friendship has started there and never ended," Woods said. He praised Begay's off-course contributions, noting that the former PGA Tour winner has helped over 80,000 youths and their families through his work with Native American communities, including a sports complex in San Felipe. "I just think more people need to know what you've done and how you've served," Woods added, concluding...