Golf icon Tiger Woods has been released on bail following his arrest over an alleged driving under the influence incident after a car crash in Florida.
According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Authorities said the 50-year-old golfer was involved in the accident on Friday afternoon in Jupiter Island, where he reportedly lost control of his Land Rover after attempting to overtake a truck at high speed.
The vehicle overturned, forcing Woods to crawl out through the passenger side. No injuries were reported.
Sheriff John Budensiek stated that while Woods passed a breathalyser test, investigators observed signs of impairment, possibly linked to an unidentified substance.
Woods later declined to undergo a urine test, an action that carries additional legal consequences under state law.
He was detained for approximately eight hours the minimum required before being granted bail.
Officials noted that alcohol was not suspected to be a factor, as Woods recorded a zero reading on the breath test.
However, the refusal to complete further testing means authorities may not determine the exact cause of the alleged impairment.
Reacting to the development, U.S. President Donald Trump described Woods as a “close friend” and expressed sympathy, calling him “an amazing person.”
The charges filed against Woods are classified as misdemeanours.
This latest incident adds to a string of past controversies and health setbacks that have defined much of Woods’ later career.
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In 2017, he was arrested after being found asleep at the wheel, later admitting to driving under the influence of prescription medications.
He also survived a near-fatal crash in 2021 that left him with severe injuries.
The incident casts serious doubt over Woods’ planned return to competitive golf, particularly his potential participation in the upcoming The Masters.
The five-time Masters champion has been battling injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2025 and recent back surgery. Although he recently appeared in the TGL indoor league, this latest legal setback may further delay his comeback.
With 82 PGA Tour victories tying the all-time record Woods remains one of the most decorated figures in golf, but his future on the course now appears increasingly uncertain.
