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
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on a local road, and authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or Woods' current condition. Law enforcement is conducting an investigation, with a sheriff's official set to provide further details to reporters at 5 p.m. ET. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office did not immediately respond to ESPN's request for comment. Woods, 50, has been in the process of recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon and a back surgery performed in October. He made his competitive return in recent months, participating in the TGL finals on Tuesday. His Jupiter Links GC team fell to the Los Angeles Golf Club in the match. Woods had been contemplating his return to the PGA Tour for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, the season's first major championship, scheduled for April 9. His last PGA Tour appearance was in July 2024, when he missed the cut at the Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. He had completed four rounds in a PGA Tour event at the 2024 Masters, marking his return to competitive play after a prolonged absence. The crash on Jupiter Island is the latest in a series of health challenges Woods has faced. In February 2021, he sustained severe leg injuries in a one-car accident outside Los Angeles. His SUV rolled multiple times, leaving him trapped in the vehicle. Emergency responders extracted him, and he underwent surgery to address "open fractures" in his lower right leg. A rod was inserted into his tibia, and screws and pins were placed in his foot and ankle. He spent three weeks in the hospital following the procedure.#pga_tour #augusta_national_golf_club #tiger_woods #jupiter_island #martin_county_sheriff_office
