Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of DUI following a crash near his home on Jupiter Island, according to authorities, in an incident — first reported by Florida Politics — that adds to a troubling pattern of vehicle-related episodes involving the golf legend.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene after his Land Rover struck another vehicle and rolled over shortly after 2 p.m. Deputies confirmed Woods was not injured.
The crash occurred just miles from Woods’ residence. His manager at Excel Sports did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The incident marks at least the third significant car crash involving Woods. In February 2021, he suffered severe leg and ankle injuries when his SUV veered off a coastal road in Los Angeles at high speed. Woods later said doctors considered amputation. He returned to competition but has struggled to regain form, completing 72 holes in four events since then without finishing within 16 shots of the winner.
Woods also faced a DUI-related arrest in 2017, when he was found asleep behind the wheel in South Florida. He later said he had taken a mix of prescription medications and ultimately pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Despite ongoing physical setbacks, Woods remains one of golf’s most decorated players, with 82 PGA Tour victories — tied for the all-time record with Sam Snead — and 15 major championships, including his historic 2019 Masters win.
Now 50, Woods has been attempting another comeback following a ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025 and his seventh back surgery last September. He has not played an official tournament since the 2024 British Open, though he recently appeared in his indoor TGL league.
Off the course, Woods continues to play a major role in shaping the future of professional golf as Chair of the PGA Tour’s Future Competition Committee. He also faces a looming decision on whether to serve as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland.
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Material from The Associated Press was used in this post.
