Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Car Crash in Florida

Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Car Crash in Florida

Tiger Woods, age 50, was found with two hydrocodone pills in his possession as police observed him displaying signs of impairment, described as "lethargic and slow" while "sweating profusely" with "extremely dilated" pupils following a recent car crash in Florida, according to a police report.

Woods was arrested on charges of driving under the influence after his vehicle clipped a truck and rolled over. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident.

The golfer, who was required to crawl out of the passenger door of his vehicle, passed a breathalyzer test but declined a urinalysis for further drug testing, as stated by Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.

In the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday, an officer noted that during an interview at the crash scene, Woods appeared to be "sweating profusely," and his movements were described as "lethargic and slow."

The incident report reveals that when questioned about taking any prescription medication, Woods acknowledged, "I take a few," mentioning that he had used them earlier that morning. Authorities subsequently discovered two white pills identified as hydrocodone, an opioid used for pain management.

Woods explained to the authorities that he had been looking down at his phone while adjusting the radio stations and failed to notice the truck in front of him had slowed down prior to the collision.

After the incident, Woods was detained for eight hours—this duration represents the minimum required by state law—before being released on bail. In addition to DUI charges, he is facing charges related to property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

The report indicated that Woods was observed "limping and stumbling" and that he had previously undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 surgeries on his leg. This included multiple surgeries performed after a serious car accident in 2021.

An officer also remarked that Woods was "extremely alert and talkative," experiencing "hiccups throughout the entire investigation." A deputy conducting field sobriety tests concluded that, based on their training, "I believed that Woods' normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle."

As of now, neither Woods nor the PGA Tour have issued public comments regarding the arrest and the associated charges.

Woods has recently been in recovery following an Achilles tendon rupture in March 2025 and back surgery in October. Last week, he participated in the TGL indoor league finals, marking his return to competitive golf after more than a year away, and he has not dismissed the possibility of competing in next month's Masters.

He has not appeared in a major tournament since missing the cut at The Open in July 2024.