Tiger Woods arrest update: Golfer seen for first time after DUI arrest following Florida car crash

The news came quickly and left fans stunned. Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident on Friday afternoon near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, his Land Rover rolled over while trying to pass a vehicle on a narrow two-lane road. Within a short time, officials confirmed that Woods himself was behind the wheel.What followed made the situation more serious. Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. He later took a breath test and recorded 0.00, meaning no alcohol was found. However, he refused to take a urinalysis test. He was then arrested, charged with DUI involving property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, and released from jail around 11 p.m. ET the same night.The crash happened when Woods reportedly tried to overtake a pickup truck pulling a pressure-cleaning trailer at high speed. During the attempt, his vehicle lost control and flipped. Police said Woods managed to crawl out of the passenger side on his own. No injuries were reported, either to Woods or the other driver. Sheriff Budensiek shared during a press conference that Woods was “cooperative but not trying to incriminate himself.” He also said Woods appeared “lethargic on scene,” though authorities were clear that alcohol was not involved, which matched the breath test results. The refusal to take further testing played a role in the charges.After his release, Woods was seen for the first time leaving the Martin County jail. In photos, he appeared quiet and upset while sitting in the passenger seat of a car. The images quickly spread online, adding more attention to the situation.This incident comes just days after Woods returned to golf at the TGL indoor league finals, marking his first appearance in over a year. According to ESPN, his Jupiter Links GC team lost to Los Angeles Golf Club in that match.Woods has dealt with several injuries in recent years. In 2021, he survived a major crash in Los Angeles that led to serious leg injuries and long surgery. Since then, he has also faced a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2025 and back surgery later that year.With the Masters tournament getting closer, many are now wondering what this means for his plans. Woods has not confirmed his participation yet, though he had kept the possibility open in recent weeks. Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing, and more updates may follow.