Golf Legend Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charges After Florida Rollover Crash

M Firoz Al Mamun (Special Correspondent) Posted On Mar 27, 2026

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Golf Legend Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charges After Florida Rollover Crash

Golfing icon Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday, March 27, 2026, following a high-speed rollover car accident in Martin County, Florida. Authorities confirmed that the 50-year-old sports legend is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after his vehicle overturned during an attempted overtake.

The Incident: High Speed and a Rollover

The crash occurred shortly after 2:00 PM on South Beach Road near Woods' residence on Jupiter Island. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods was driving a Land Rover at a "high rate of speed" in a 30 mph zone.

While attempting to pass a pickup truck towing a trailer, Woods clipped the back of the trailer, causing his SUV to swerve and roll onto its driver’s side. Woods was alone in the vehicle and managed to "crawl out" through the passenger side door. Miraculously, no injuries were reported for Woods or the driver of the other vehicle.

Arrest and Specific Charges

Upon arrival, deputies noted that Woods "exemplified signs of impairment" and conducted several roadside sobriety tests. While a breathalyzer test resulted in "triple-zeroes" (0.00% alcohol), investigators suspect impairment due to medication or other substances.

Because Woods refused to provide a urine sample at the jail, he was officially processed with the following charges:

DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
DUI with Property Damage
Refusal to Submit to a Lawful Test

Case Status and What’s Next

Woods was transported to the Martin County Jail, where he was held for an eight-hour sobriety period before being eligible for release on bond.

Current Status:

Legal Proceedings: The case is currently in the initial filing stage. As these are misdemeanor charges, Woods will likely be required to appear for an arraignment in a Martin County court in the coming weeks.
Masters Tournament: The timing is particularly critical as the Masters is scheduled for April 9–12. While President Donald Trump previously suggested Woods would attend Augusta but not play, this legal setback throws his immediate professional plans into further uncertainty.

A History of Road Troubles

This incident marks the third major driving-related issue for the 15-time major winner. In 2017, he was arrested for a DUI involving prescription medication, and in 2021, he survived a near-fatal rollover in California that required extensive surgery on his legs.