Prosecutors Subpoena Tiger Woods' Medications in DUI Case

Prosecutors seek records of Woods' prescriptions after his March arrest for suspected impaired driving.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:21pm

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An extreme close-up of a prescription pill bottle, its label obscured by dramatic shadows, conveying a sense of mystery and investigation around the medications involved in this case.The subpoena for Tiger Woods' prescription medications could reveal new details about the medications he was taking at the time of his recent impaired driving arrest.Jupiter Today

Florida prosecutors have filed notice that they will issue a subpoena for Tiger Woods' prescription medications after the famed golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired in Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27. Prosecutors said they will seek copies of any and all prescription medication on file for Woods, including the type of prescription, number of pills, dosage amount, and instructions on how to take the medication, to include warnings about operating a motor vehicle.

Why it matters

This subpoena could provide the evidence prosecutors need to bolster their case against Woods, as authorities suspected he was impaired on drugs, not alcohol, after the accident. Woods has a history of issues with prescription medications, including a 2017 DUI charge where five medications were found in his blood.

The details

Woods, 50, has previously acknowledged having a sleep disorder and issues with pain medications. He has pleaded not guilty and said he is 'stepping away' to 'seek treatment and focus on my health.' He refused a urine test after his Land Rover flipped on its side in a residential neighborhood, leading the Martin County Sheriff to say they 'will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash'.

  • On March 27, Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired in Jupiter Island, Florida.
  • On April 7, prosecutors filed notice that they will issue a subpoena for Woods' prescription medications.
  • The subpoena will be issued on April 22 if Woods' attorney does not object within 10 days.

The players

Tiger Woods

A 50-year-old professional golfer who has a history of issues with prescription medications, including a 2017 DUI charge where five medications were found in his blood.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

The sheriff who said they 'will never get definitive results as to what [Woods] was impaired on at the time of the crash' after Woods refused a urine test.

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What they’re saying

“we will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash”

— Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

“I'm stepping away to seek treatment and focus on my health”

— Tiger Woods

What’s next

Woods' attorney can fight the subpoena by objecting to it within 10 days. Otherwise, the subpoena will be issued on April 22.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding Tiger Woods' history of prescription drug issues and the difficulties prosecutors face in obtaining definitive evidence of impairment, especially when a suspect refuses certain tests. The outcome of this subpoena could have significant implications for Woods' legal and personal future.