Prosecutors Seek Tiger Woods' Prescription Records After DUI Arrest

Authorities want to examine the golf legend's medication history following a vehicle crash in Florida.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:07pm

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An extreme close-up of a prescription pill bottle with a partially obscured label, reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating an investigation into the role of medication in a high-profile DUI case.Prosecutors investigate whether prescription drugs may have contributed to a recent DUI incident involving golf legend Tiger Woods.Today in Orlando

Prosecutors in Florida are moving to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a local pharmacy, a week after the golf legend was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash in the Orlando area.

Why it matters

Woods' history of prescription drug use and past DUI incidents have raised concerns about potential substance abuse issues. Prosecutors are likely seeking to determine if any medications or illegal substances may have contributed to the recent incident and whether charges should be filed.

The details

Authorities have not released details about what may have caused Woods' vehicle to crash on the morning of April 1st. However, the 15-time major champion has a history of prescription drug use and a prior DUI arrest in 2017 that resulted in him pleading guilty to reckless driving.

  • Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI on April 1, 2026 in the Orlando area.
  • Prosecutors filed a motion to subpoena Woods' prescription records on April 8, 2026.

The players

Tiger Woods

A 15-time major golf champion who has faced previous issues with prescription drug use and DUI incidents.

Florida Prosecutors

Law enforcement authorities in Florida who are investigating the circumstances around Woods' recent vehicle crash and DUI arrest.

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What they’re saying

“We must get to the bottom of what substances may have contributed to this incident and determine if any charges are warranted.”

— Unnamed Prosecutor

What’s next

Prosecutors will likely receive Woods' prescription records within the next few weeks as they continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding his DUI arrest.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by high-profile athletes with histories of substance abuse, as authorities seek to determine if any legal or illegal drugs played a role in a potentially dangerous driving incident.