Marcello Hernández was no Norm Macdonald on Wednesday, but he still delivered some audacious lines while hosting the 2026 ESPYs at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, N.Y. Among those targeted by Hernandez during his monologue was none other than golf star Tiger Woods, who was not in attendance at the event.
“I want to congratulate Caleb Williams, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, who will be on the cover of the new Madden video game. Congratulations to Caleb,” Hernández said, before turning his attention to the 15-time major champion. “And Tiger Woods will be on the cover of Grand Theft Auto.”
Marcello Hernández: "I want to congratulate Caleb Williams, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, who will be on the cover of the new 'Madden' video game… And Tiger Woods will be on the cover of 'Grand Theft Auto.'" #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/GJfVU7Q6dd
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 16, 2026
Of course, Hernandez was referring to the golf great’s rollover two-vehicle crash in Jupiter, Fla., in March that led to Woods getting charged with a DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test.
After drawing laughs with that joke, Hernandez dialed it back a little.
“I love you Tiger. I’m a big fan, man,” Hernández said. “It’s just it was written so well.”
Woods has stepped away from competitive golf to focus on his health following his latest car accident, but as Wednesday once again proved, he can never really escape the spotlight, for better or for worse.
