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McIlroy Hosts 90th Masters Dinner Amid Absences, Traditions

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The 2026 Masters Champions Dinner is the 90th edition and is hosted by Rory McIlroy.

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Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth agreed they would not sit near Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus at the dinner.

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Scottie Scheffler said there is a little protocol with sections where guys sit, but no necessarily assigned seats.

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The specific legal status or details of Tiger Woods' alleged arrest and DUI charge mentioned by one source.
The exact nature or severity of the family health matter causing Phil Mickelson to miss the 2026 tournament.
Whether Tiger Woods' absence from the 2026 Masters is solely due to the reported legal issues or if there are other undisclosed reasons.
The current whereabouts or treatment location of Tiger Woods after reportedly leaving the U.S.
How the seating protocol at the dinner is enforced or communicated among champions beyond informal agreements.
Reason for Tiger Woods' absence from the 2026 Mastersfactual

Tiger Woods is absent from the Masters altogether this year (2026) following his high-profile arrest and left the U.S. to seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence.

According to Daily Express - Sport
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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were absent from the 2026 Masters dinner, with no mention of arrest or DUI charges.

According to Daily Mirror - Main, www.golfdigest.com, www.the-express.com, sports.yahoo.com

Context: This disagreement leaves readers uncertain about the primary cause of Woods' absence—whether it's due to legal issues and treatment abroad or simply a routine absence from the dinner, affecting the narrative around his current status and involvement in the tournament.

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