Tiger Woods was released on bail on Friday, hours after the golf star's Land Rover clipped a truck and overturned, leading to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to officials.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was driving a Land Rover that overturned after attempting to overtake a truck on a narrow two-lane road near his residence on Jupiter Island. The vehicle clipped a trailer, veered off and came to rest on its driver's side after sliding along the roadway. The truck had been slowing to turn into a driveway when Woods approached at what the sheriff described as a 'high rate of speed' on a road with a 30mph limit.
Woods, who was alone in the vehicle, was able to exit through the passenger side. Investigators said he showed signs of impairment and was subjected to roadside tests before being taken into custody. A breath test showed no alcohol in his system, and investigators believed impairment was due to medication or drugs. No substances were found in the vehicle. Woods refused to submit to a urinalysis test and was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
No injuries were reported, though Budensiek told reporters the outcome could have been far worse given the narrow roadway. President Donald Trump called Woods a 'close friend' and said he felt 'so badly' upon hearing the news.
This is the latest in a series of traffic-related incidents involving Woods, including a serious crash in February 2021, a DUI arrest in 2017, and a crash in 2009. The 50-year-old has played a limited schedule in recent years due to injuries and has not competed in an official PGA Tour event since July 2024.
