Tiger Woods Fights Subpoena for Prescription Records After DUI Charge

Golf legend challenges prosecutors' request for his pharmacy records as part of legal case.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:37pm

An extreme close-up of a prescription pill bottle cap reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the legal dispute over access to private medical records.A prescription drug case at the center of a legal battle over privacy rights and law enforcement access.Jupiter Island Today

Tiger Woods is contesting a subpoena for his prescription drug records as part of his legal case stemming from a DUI charge after a crash on Jupiter Island on March 27. In a newly filed motion, Woods' attorneys argued that he has a right to privacy regarding his prescription records and requested a hearing to determine whether prosecutors should be allowed to obtain the records.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles between celebrities and prosecutors over privacy rights, especially when it comes to sensitive medical information. The outcome could set a precedent for how law enforcement can access prescription records during DUI investigations.

The details

Prosecutors have been seeking Woods' prescription records for much of this year. The golf legend is officially charged with DUI and refusing to submit to a blood or urine test after the crash. Authorities said Woods blew a triple-zero on a breathalyzer test, indicating no alcohol in his system, and they believe he was under the influence of something other than alcohol.

  • Woods was charged with DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island on March 27, 2026.
  • Prosecutors have been seeking Woods' prescription records for much of 2026.

The players

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer who is contesting a subpoena for his prescription drug records as part of a DUI case.

Lewis Pharmacy

A pharmacy in Palm Beach that prosecutors have been seeking records from regarding Woods' prescriptions.

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What’s next

A hearing will be held to determine whether prosecutors will be allowed to obtain Woods' prescription records from the pharmacy.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between celebrity privacy rights and prosecutors' access to medical information during criminal investigations. The outcome could set an important precedent for how law enforcement can handle prescription drug records in DUI cases.