Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Florida Car Crash

Golf legend released on bail after allegedly attempting to overtake a truck at high speed

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:04pm

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Legendary golfer Tiger Woods, 50, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test after a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida on Friday afternoon. Woods was released on bail after being held for the minimum 8 hours required by state law.

Why it matters

This is the latest in a series of high-profile incidents involving Woods, whose comeback from a life-threatening car crash in 2021 has been repeatedly derailed by health issues and legal troubles. The DUI arrest raises questions about Woods' ability to compete at the upcoming Masters tournament, an event he has won a record-tying 5 times.

The details

According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Woods was driving his Land Rover at a high rate of speed when he attempted to overtake a truck and ended up clipping it, causing his vehicle to roll over. Woods had to crawl out of the passenger door, but was not injured. While officers did not suspect alcohol impairment, Woods failed roadside sobriety tests and refused a urine test, leading to the DUI charges.

  • The crash occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026 around 2:00 pm local time.
  • Woods was held in jail for 8 hours, the minimum required by Florida law, before being released on bail.

The players

Tiger Woods

A 15-time major golf champion and one of the most successful and famous athletes of all time, who has struggled with injuries and legal issues in recent years.

John Budensiek

The Martin County Sheriff who provided details on Woods' arrest and crash.

Donald Trump

The former US President, who is a close friend of Woods and expressed sympathy over the incident.

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What they’re saying

“I feel so badly. He has got some difficulty. There was an accident. That's all I know.”

— Donald Trump, Former US President

“He's a very close friend of mine. He's an amazing person – an amazing man.”

— Donald Trump, Former US President

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Tiger Woods out on bail.

The takeaway

This latest incident involving Tiger Woods highlights the ongoing challenges he faces in his comeback efforts, as he continues to battle both physical and legal issues that threaten to derail his storied career.