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Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after car crash in Florida

He noted that Mr Woods tested negative for alcohol after taking a breathalyser test

• March 27, 2026
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods

Golfer Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a test after he was involved in a car crash in Florida on Friday.

Sheriff John Budensiek of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the development at a press conference, stating that Mr Woods had rolled his Land Rover vehicle after clipping a pressure cleaner truck on Jupiter Island.

He noted that Mr Woods tested negative for alcohol after taking a breathalyser test but refused to submit a urine sample to confirm whether there was the presence of drugs or medication.

However, investigators who came to the scene believed the 15-time major champion showed signs of impairment.

“The DUI investigators came to the scene and Mr Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. He did explain the injuries and surgeries that he’s had and we did take that into account, but they did some in-depth roadside tests. When it was determined, he was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County jail.

“At the Martin County jail, and even on scene, we were really not suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case and that proved to be true. Mr Woods did a breathalyser test with triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urinary analysis test, he refused,” Mr Budensiek said.

Mr Woods would be held in jail for a minimum of eight hours, as required by Florida law. He is expected to be released on bail afterwards.

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