Tiger Woods Arrested, Charged With DUI After Rollover In Florida

Woods' status for the Masters remains in doubt after incident near his home.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:53pm

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Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after being involved in a two-vehicle crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. Woods was not injured in the rollover incident, but showed signs of impairment according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about Woods' health and ability to compete at the upcoming Masters tournament, where he was expected to make his return to golf. It also highlights the ongoing challenges Woods has faced with substance abuse issues in recent years.

The details

According to authorities, Woods was driving a Land Rover northbound on South Beach Road when he attempted to overtake a truck hauling a pressure cleaner trailer. The truck driver saw the Land Rover coming and tried to move off the road, but Woods' vehicle clipped the truck and rolled onto its side. Woods was able to exit the passenger side of the vehicle. A breathalyzer test did not detect alcohol, but Woods refused a urinalysis, leading to his arrest and booking at the Martin County Jail.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Three days prior, Woods had competed in the TGL finals in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The players

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer and 15-time major champion who was arrested and charged with DUI after the rollover incident near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida.

John M. Budensiek

The Martin County Sheriff who held a news conference and stated that Woods showed 'signs of impairment' during the incident.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. President who commented on the situation, stating that he feels 'so badly' for Woods and that he is a 'close friend' and 'amazing person'.

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What they’re saying

“A breathalyzer test did not detect any alcohol in his system, but Woods refused a urinalysis. That led to his arrest and his being taken to Martin County Jail, where he had to remain for at least eight hours.”

— John M. Budensiek, Martin County Sheriff

“I feel so badly. He's got some difficulty, there was an accident and that's all I know. Very close friend of mine. He's an amazing person, amazing man. But some difficulty.”

— Donald Trump

What’s next

Woods' status for the upcoming Masters tournament, which begins on April 8th, remains in doubt following this incident. He was previously scheduled to attend the Champions Dinner and the opening of The Patch, a short course he designed at Augusta National Golf Club.

The takeaway

This latest incident with Tiger Woods highlights the ongoing challenges he has faced with substance abuse issues in recent years, even as he has attempted to make a comeback in professional golf. It raises serious questions about his health, judgment, and ability to compete at the highest level, particularly with the Masters just weeks away.