Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida, according to local authorities. The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the 15-time major champion was also cited for property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test. Sheriff John Budensiek stated that Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover after colliding with a pressure cleaner truck while attempting to overtake it on Friday. The incident occurred on Beach Road in Jupiter Island, just before 14:00 local time (approximately 19:00 GMT). No injuries were reported, though Woods had to crawl out of his vehicle after the crash. Budensiek described the situation at a news conference, noting that Woods exhibited signs of impairment during roadside tests. Despite passing a breathalyser test with "triple zeros," the golfer refused a urine test, which is a separate charge. The sheriff emphasized that while initial suspicions about alcohol were low, the DUI investigators confirmed Woods' impairment. "He did a breathalyser test with triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urinary analysis test, he refused," Budensiek said. The sheriff added that Woods was cooperative but attempted to avoid incriminating himself. The incident marks another legal complication for Woods, who has faced multiple controversies in recent years. The golfer was previously involved in a 2021 crash near Los Angeles that left him with severe injuries, and he has struggled with recurring health issues, including an Achilles tendon rupture in 2025 and back surgery in October 2025. His recent return to competitive golf included participation in the TGL indoor league finals, his first competitive event in over a year.#masters_tournament #tiger_woods #jupiter_island #martin_county_sheriff_office #beach_road
