Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday afternoon following a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Woods, 50, was involved in a two-car collision just after 2pm local time, when his Land Rover struck a pressure-washer vehicle at speed, causing his car to flip onto its side.
Woods was held in jail for eight hours before being released on bond in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sheriff John Budensiek stated that Woods has been charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test, none of which are felonies. No injuries were reported from the crash, and Budensiek admitted that “this could have been a lot worse.”
According to Budensiek, Woods passed a breathalyser test with “triple zeros” but refused to provide a urine sample, leading authorities to suspect he was under the influence of a “medication or drug” as he tried “not to incriminate himself.” No medications were found in Woods’ car. Budensiek noted that Woods “did exemplify signs of impairment” during roadside tests, despite explaining his past injuries and surgeries.
President Donald Trump, a close friend of Woods, commented on the incident, saying he “feels so badly” for the golfer. Trump added, “He’s got some difficulty… I don’t want to talk about it.” Woods has a history of driving incidents, including a 2017 DUI arrest in Florida and a 2021 rollover crash in California that left him with serious injuries. His status for next month’s Masters remains unclear, though Trump suggested Woods would not play.
