Tiger Woods is proven in a police reserving mugshot launched by the Martin County Sheriff’s Workplace on March 28, 2026, as he was launched from jail after posting bail, following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in relation to a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, in Stuart, Florida, US. — Reuters
Tiger Woods mentioned on Tuesday he’s stepping away to hunt therapy and concentrate on his well being after pleading not responsible to DUI prices stemming from his rollover crash in Florida final week.
Woods, a 15-time main champion and the best golfer of his technology, was arrested final Friday afternoon on a cost of driving below the affect after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane street close to his Jupiter Island residence. Nobody was injured within the crash and Woods was launched on bail later that night time.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods posted on social media.
“I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioriti[s]e my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”
Woods, 50, added that he was dedicated to taking the time wanted to return in a “healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally,” and requested privateness.
Woods entered a not responsible plea
Courtroom paperwork filed on Tuesday confirmed that Woods has pleaded not responsible to DUI prices and requested a trial with a jury.
Woods’ subsequent courtroom look was scheduled for Could 5, although he doesn’t have to seem in particular person for any continuing previous to a trial, courtroom data present.
In line with a probable-cause affidavit seen by Reuters earlier on Tuesday, Woods informed authorities he was trying down at his cellphone and didn’t realise the truck in entrance of him had slowed down.
Tiger Woods’ Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane street close to his Jupiter Island residence, on this handout picture launched by the Martin County Sheriff’s Workplace on March 28, 2026. — Reuters
Authorities additionally mentioned within the affidavit that Woods had two hydrocodone capsules in his pocket and that officers noticed him to be torpid, gradual, “sweating profusely,” with bloodshot eyes and pupils that have been “extremely dilated.”
When requested through the felony DUI investigation if he took any prescription medicine, the report mentioned the 50-year-old golfer replied, “I take a few,” whereas including he had carried out so earlier within the morning.
Woods’ supervisor didn’t instantly reply when requested to touch upon particulars of the probable-cause affidavit.
mobile phone earlier than crash
A Martin County Sheriff’s deputy wrote within the report that Woods, when requested concerning the March 27 collision, mentioned he was his mobile phone and altering the radio station which brought about him to not see a truck slowing down earlier than the crash.
The officer mentioned within the report he noticed Woods “limping and stumbling” and added that the golfer informed him he has had seven again surgical procedures and over 20 operations on his leg.
The officer additionally famous within the report that Woods was “extremely alert and talkative” and had “hiccups during the entire investigation.”
Woods informed the officer he has a limp and that his ankle seizes whereas strolling.
The deputy who walked Woods by way of a collection of area sobriety checks mentioned within the report that primarily based on his coaching, “I believed that Woods’ normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle.”
Woods to overlook yr’s first main
Woods had simply returned to aggressive golf for the primary time since lacking the lower on the British Open in July 2024 when he joined his staff for the TGL Finals final week, an indoor league that mixes simulated golf ​with actual chipping and placing and so requires considerably much less strolling than conventional golf.
After the match, Woods mentioned he was making an attempt to get his battered physique prepared for the April 9-12 Masters at Augusta Nationwide.
Even when he determined towards competing, Woods deliberate to be at Augusta Nationwide for subsequent week’s Champions Dinner however the membership confirmed on Tuesday that he is not going to be on current in any respect through the yr’s first main.
“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Augusta Nationwide Chairman Fred Ridley mentioned in an announcement. “Although Tiger will not be joining us next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta.”
