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Tiger Woods Hit with Third Charge After DUI Arrest
PGA star faces reckless driving violation nearly a week after car crash in South Florida
Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:57pm
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The legal and personal challenges facing golf legend Tiger Woods are deconstructed into a cubist painting, reflecting the complexities of his recent troubles.Stuart TodayPGA superstar Tiger Woods was hit with an additional charge of reckless driving on Thursday, according to TMZ Sports. This comes nearly a week after his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI following a rollover crash near his home in South Florida. The new charge, which is considered a non-criminal traffic violation, is in addition to previous charges of misdemeanor DUI and property damage that Woods pled not guilty to during a Tuesday court hearing.
Why it matters
Woods' latest legal troubles come at a sensitive time, as the golf legend continues to recover from his recent car accident and attempts to make a comeback on the PGA Tour. The reckless driving charge adds to the scrutiny and concerns around Woods' personal and professional future.
The details
According to the police report, Woods was found in possession of two hydrocodone pills and showed signs of impairment, appearing 'lethargic, slow' with 'bloodshot, glassy and 'extremely dilated'' eyes. He blew a .000 on a breathalyzer at the scene, but later refused a urinalysis test, which led to the DUI arrest. Bodycam footage released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows Woods going through and failing a field sobriety test after admitting to taking prescription drugs earlier in the day.
- Woods was arrested on March 27 on suspicion of DUI near his home in South Florida.
- On April 2, Woods was hit with an additional charge of reckless driving.
The players
Tiger Woods
A 15-time major champion golfer and one of the most successful and recognizable athletes in the world.
Martin County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that arrested Woods and released the bodycam footage of the incident.
What’s next
Woods is scheduled to appear in court again to address the new reckless driving charge. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for his future on the PGA Tour.
The takeaway
Woods' latest legal troubles highlight the ongoing challenges he faces as he attempts to mount a comeback in professional golf. The combination of his recent car accident, DUI arrest, and now reckless driving charge raises serious questions about his personal well-being and ability to return to the top of the sport.
