Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) following a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27, 2026. Bodycam footage released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows the 50-year-old golfer being handcuffed and transported to jail after failing field sobriety tests. Woods, who has a history of chronic pain and multiple surgeries, was found with two hydrocodone pills in his pocket, which he identified as Norco, a prescription opioid. He told officers he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. No injuries were reported in the crash.
Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge and demanded a jury trial. The arrest affidavit states that deputies observed Woods as lethargic, sweating profusely, and with glassy eyes. He passed a breathalyzer test but refused a urine test. The incident has raised questions about Woods’ health and the impact of prescription medications on his ability to drive.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office released the bodycam footage, which shows Woods appearing dazed and falling asleep in the back of a patrol car. Deputies noted his hiccups and difficulty following instructions during the sobriety test. The truck driver involved in the crash reported that Woods’ vehicle was approaching at high speed before the collision. The damage to the truck was estimated at $5,000.
Woods has stepped away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health while the case proceeds through court. The incident has sparked discussions about the dangers of distracted driving and the use of prescription medications.