Whoopi Goldberg Refuses to Chastise 'Friend' Tiger Woods on 'The View' After DUI Arrest: 'I Don’t Like Kicking a Man When He’s Down'

Whoopi Goldberg expressed compassion for Tiger Woods after his recent car crash and DUI arrest.

The actress brought up his latest scandal on the Wednesday, April 1, episode of The View, revealing, "Tiger’s a friend of mine."

"I wish him nothing but the best," she shared. "I don’t like kicking a man when he’s down. But I leave that to other folks."

Sunny Hostin also felt bad for Woods, noting he hadn't consumed alcohol prior to driving but was found with two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. Hostin pointed out that the golfer has endured multiple injuries and surgeries and "lives with back pain."

"We talk about the opiate crisis in this country with such empathy, but when it comes to Tiger Woods, for some reason, we don’t seem to have that empathy for him," she continued.

Hostin clarified she wasn't "excusing the fact that he was driving while under the influence, but I think we need to show someone who is a sports legend, who may have been pushed very hard as a child, and have some grace for the pain that he’s living with."

She also pointed out how he's likely "struggling with the fact that he may have to give up the one thing that he loves to do."

Sara Haines had sympathy for the dad-of-two as well, admitting she often sees "such sadness in his eyes."

"I hope he gets what he needs and finds some peace," she said.

As OK! reported, authorities were alerted about Woods' crash on March 27 in Jupiter Island, Fla.

The sports icon claimed the accident was a result of him being distracted by changing the radio and looking at his phone.

"The driver of [the pickup truck] looked in his mirror and saw a dark colored Land Rover overtaking him at high speeds," an officer involved in the situation reported. "He tried to edge off to the side of the road, but this is a small two-lane road and there was no shoulder for this pressure cleaner gentleman to get off the side of the road. As he was trying to move to the side of the road, the Land Rover overtook him at the last minute, swerved to avoid a collision, but clipped the back end of the trailer."

The star showed signs of impairment and appeared glassy-eyed in his mugshot.

Though he passed a breathalyzer test, he refused to do a urine test.

On Tuesday, March 31, Woods announced he was getting help.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," he wrote via social media. "I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."