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Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite DUI Incidents
A source close to the golfer says he 'despises public scrutiny' and believes he's fine to drive himself.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:38pm
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A cubist interpretation of Tiger Woods' ongoing struggles with driving under the influence, deconstructing the elements of the sport and the accidents into a fragmented, geometric composition.Palm Beach TodayDespite multiple DUI-related incidents and serious accidents, golf legend Tiger Woods has refused to hire a driver, according to a source close to him. The source says Woods 'doesn't want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing' and believes he is capable of driving himself, even though his actions have brought significant public scrutiny.
Why it matters
Woods' insistence on driving himself despite his history of DUI-related incidents raises concerns about public safety and his own well-being. While he may value his privacy, his refusal to use a driver has led to multiple crashes that have jeopardized his health and career.
The details
On Friday, Woods was involved in another rollover accident after clipping the back of a truck while allegedly driving at a high rate of speed. Officers on the scene suspected he was impaired, though Woods passed a breathalyzer test and refused a urine test. In 2021, a DUI-related crash in California nearly ended his career and left him with severe leg injuries. In 2017, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida.
- On Friday afternoon, Woods was involved in a rollover accident in Florida.
- In 2021, Woods was involved in a DUI-related crash in California that nearly ended his career.
- In 2017, Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Palm Beach County, Florida.
The players
Tiger Woods
A 15-time major golf champion who has been involved in multiple DUI-related incidents and crashes over the past several years.
John Budensiek
The Martin County Sheriff who said he believed Woods was under the influence of 'some type of medication or drug' during the latest incident.
What they’re saying
“Woods 'doesn't want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing.'”
— Source, Close confidant of Tiger Woods
“Woods 'despises public scrutiny.'”
— Source, Close confidant of Tiger Woods
“Woods 'did exemplify the signs of impairment.'”
— John Budensiek, Martin County Sheriff
What’s next
The Martin County Sheriff's Office will continue to investigate the latest incident involving Tiger Woods to determine if any charges will be filed.
The takeaway
Tiger Woods' refusal to hire a driver despite his history of DUI-related incidents and crashes raises serious concerns about his judgment and the potential risk he poses to public safety. While he may value his privacy, his actions have brought significant scrutiny and put his own health and career in jeopardy.
