Tiger Woods Fights Subpoena for Prescription Records

Prosecutors seek access to athlete's medical history following DUI arrest.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:08am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a prescription pill bottle with a bright, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigation into Tiger Woods' prescription drug history.A harsh flash illuminates the details of a prescription bottle, exposing the private medical information at the heart of the Tiger Woods DUI case.West Palm Beach Today

Tiger Woods' legal team is challenging a subpoena from prosecutors seeking access to the golfer's prescription drug records following his recent DUI arrest in West Palm Beach, Florida. The move is part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Woods' impaired driving incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex legal issues surrounding the privacy of medical information, especially for high-profile public figures. It also raises questions about how prescription drug use and DUI charges are handled by the justice system.

The details

Prosecutors are attempting to subpoena Woods' prescription records as part of the investigation into his DUI arrest last month in West Palm Beach. Woods' attorney has filed a motion to block the subpoena, arguing that the records are private medical information not relevant to the DUI case.

  • Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI on May 29, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
  • Prosecutors issued a subpoena for Woods' prescription records shortly after the arrest.

The players

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer and one of the most famous athletes in the world, who was arrested for DUI in Florida last month.

West Palm Beach Prosecutors

The local law enforcement officials leading the investigation into Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and seeking access to his prescription drug records.

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What they’re saying

“We must protect the privacy of medical records, especially for high-profile individuals who deserve the same rights as any other citizen.”

— Woods' Attorney

What’s next

A judge will rule on whether the prosecutors can access Tiger Woods' prescription records as part of the ongoing DUI investigation.

The takeaway

This case highlights the tension between personal privacy and public interest when it comes to high-profile individuals and criminal investigations involving prescription drug use.