Tiger Woods was charged with DUI on March 27, 2026, after his Land Rover flipped over on a two-lane road in Jupiter Island, Florida. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m., leaving the vehicle overturned but miraculously, no injuries were reported.
According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods was arrested for driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing to submit to a lawful urinalysis test. He was released from custody nearly eight hours later, in compliance with Florida law.
During a press conference, Sheriff John Budensiek detailed the events leading up to the crash. Authorities responded to reports of a rollover accident and discovered a pickup truck towing a pressure cleaner trailer alongside Woods’ Land Rover, which lay on its driver’s side.
“The driver of the pickup saw a dark-colored Land Rover speeding past him,” Budensiek explained. “He attempted to move aside, but there was no shoulder on this narrow road. As he edged over, the Land Rover swerved to avoid a collision and clipped the trailer.”
Images from the scene depicted the Land Rover on its side, showcasing significant structural damage. Remarkably, Woods managed to exit through the passenger window without sustaining injuries.
Upon arrival, authorities suspected impairment and called in DUI investigators. “Mr. Woods exhibited signs of impairment,” Budensiek stated. “He underwent several tests and mentioned his past injuries and surgeries.”
Despite a breathalyzer result showing triple zeros, indicating no alcohol consumption, Woods refused a urinalysis test, leading to his DUI charge. “We know we arrested a high-profile figure,” Budensiek remarked. “But it doesn’t matter who you are; if you break the law, we will enforce it.”
A mugshot of Woods was released shortly after his arrest, showing him in a blue shirt with a serious expression. Sheriff Budensiek assured that Woods would be kept safe while in custody. “He won’t be placed in general population,” he said. “He’ll pay the price but won’t face additional punishment in jail.”
Woods spent approximately eight hours at Martin County Jail before being released around 11 p.m. ET. He was later seen looking disheveled in a black SUV, still wearing the same blue polo from his mugshot. To date, Woods has not publicly commented on the incident.
This is not Woods’ first brush with legal trouble; he previously faced DUI charges in 2017 after being found asleep at the wheel with multiple drugs in his system. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and entered a diversion program.
In response to the recent incident, former President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for Woods, calling him a “very close friend.” Trump stated, “I feel so bad. He’s got some difficulty... an amazing person.” Rumors circulated about Trump considering a pardon for Woods to allow him to compete in the Masters tournament, but these claims were later debunked.
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This report was compiled using AI tools and edited by professional journalists.
