Tiger Woods was arrested Friday (March 27) at the scene of a car crash. He reportedly struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said. Woods was apparently showing signs of impairment. The news broke on Friday afternoon, and by evening, his mugshot surfaced.
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No Injuries In Car Crash Allegedly Caused By Tiger Woods
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Tiger Woods and the person in the other vehicle were not injured. Woods was able to crawl out of the passenger side of his Land Rover. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m., not far from where the golf champ lives on Jupiter Island.
Budensiek said Tiger Woods attempted to pass a pressure cleaner truck while driving on a two-lane road. He swerved to avoid a collision as he was passing the truck, but clipped the back end of the truck’s trailer. Tiger Woods’ vehicle then rolled onto its driver’s side.
Police Believe Woods Was Impaired & Arrest Him (MUGSHOT)
Sheriff Budensiek said investigators at the scene found Woods was showing signs of impairment. He did a breathalyzer test, which came out negative. However, he refused to take a urine test. Ultimately, authorities charged him with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, Budensiek said. Both charges are misdemeanors.
Woods’ manager at Excel Sports did not immediately respond to a text message seeking information, per the Associated Press. His mugshot, seen below, has been released by authorities.
Tiger Woods Has A History Of Car-Related Incidents
This was at least the third time Woods has been involved in a car crash. The most recent one happened in February 2021 when his SUV ran off a coastal road in Los Angeles at a high rate of speed. That accident led to multiple leg and ankle injuries. Woods said later doctors considered amputation. Woods has played 11 tournaments since that 2021 crash. However, he hasn’t finished closer than within 16 shots of the winner the four times he finished 72 holes.
Also, Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge in 2017. At the time, south Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of his car. The vehicle was parked awkwardly with damage to the driver’s side. Woods said he had taken a bad mix of painkillers. He later pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Golfer Is Recovering From Seventh Back Surgery
Woods won his fifth Masters, and 15th major, in 2019. He has 82 wins on the PGA Tour, tied for the all-time record with Sam Snead. Woods, 50, had been working his way back to golf from a seventh back surgery in September. He had not decided whether he could play in the Masters on April 9-12.
His last official tournament was the British Open in 2024. Woods ruptured his Achilles tendon in March 2025. That kept him off the course all season even before the back surgery. He managed to play in his indoor TGL golf league on Tuesday night (March 24).
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Associated Press contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
