Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Rollover Car Accident in Jupiter Island, Florida

Tiger Woods, the 50-year-old American professional golfer, was arrested on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Martin County, Florida, after his Land Rover overturned following a collision with a truck during an attempted high-speed overtaking maneuver on a narrow two-lane road. Woods was charged with driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful urine test. A breathalyzer administered both at the scene and at the county jail returned a reading of 0.00, ruling out alcohol as a factor. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said investigators believed Woods was impaired by medication or drugs, though no substance was found in the vehicle. Officers described Woods as appearing "lethargic" at the scene. Neither Woods nor the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries, though Budensiek noted the accident could have been "much worse" had a vehicle been traveling in the opposite direction. Woods was booked at the county jail in Stuart, Florida, at approximately 3:00 PM local time.

Sheriff details how the crash unfolded on a 30 mph road According to Sheriff Budensiek, Woods was driving at high speed on a road with a 30 (mph) — posted speed limit on Jupiter Island road speed limit of 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) when he attempted to pass a truck that was slowing to turn into a driveway. Woods' Land Rover clipped the truck's trailer, landed on its side, and slid a considerable distance before coming to rest. Woods was able to exit the vehicle through the passenger side. At the scene, DUI investigators conducted extensive roadside tests and took into account the multiple injuries and surgeries Woods disclosed. Budensiek said that when it came time to request a urine sample, Woods refused, triggering the additional charge of refusal to submit to a lawful test. The sheriff confirmed that Woods was held for eight hours, the minimum detention period required under Florida law, before being released on bail late Friday evening.

Trump calls Woods a 'close friend' at Miami press conference United States President Donald Trump reacted to the incident at a press conference in Miami, expressing concern for Woods. „He's in trouble. There was an accident and that's all I know. He's a very close friend... an incredible person, an incredible man.” — Donald Trump via Diario de Noticias Trump described feeling "very bad" upon learning the news. The personal connection between Trump and Woods extends beyond golf: Woods confirmed in 2025 that he was in a romantic relationship with Vanessa Trump, an American model and the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., who were married from 2005 to 2018. The arrest drew immediate international media attention, given both Woods' stature as a golfer and his personal ties to the sitting president. No statement from Woods or his representatives was included in the source reporting.

A career defined by comebacks — and a long list of setbacks Tiger Woods won 15 major championships over his career and holds 82 victories on the PGA Tour, tying the all-time record. He was arrested on a DUI charge in Jupiter Island in May 2017 and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving, receiving one year of probation, a $250 fine, and 50 hours of community service. In February 2021, his SUV left a coastal road in Los Angeles at high speed, causing multiple fractures to his right leg and ankle, with doctors at one point considering amputation. In 2009, he crashed his SUV into a tree outside his home in Windermere, Florida. The 2026 arrest came as Woods was preparing for a potential return to competition at the Masters Tournament, scheduled for April 9-12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, after tearing his left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and undergoing subsequent back surgery in October of that year. His last competitive appearance was in July 2024. Sources reported that his participation in the Masters remained uncertain even before the arrest, and that he had registered for the US Senior Open, having become eligible for the Champions Tour upon turning 50. At a Genesis Invitational event near Los Angeles the previous month, Woods had acknowledged the physical challenges of his recovery, noting the difficulty of competing after spinal disc replacement surgery.

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