In brief
Tiger Woods was released on bail following his arrest for driving under the influence and property damage in Florida. The 15-time major champion was involved in a crash after allegedly attempting to overtake a truck at high speed. Although he passed a breathalyzer test with zero alcohol detected, he refused a urine test, leading to further legal complications. This incident marks another significant setback in his career, particularly as he was preparing for potential participation in the upcoming Masters.
Golf legend Tiger Woods has been released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover after clipping a truck in Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Budensiek, who said officers had not suspected him of impairment by alcohol but possibly by an unknown substance.
Woods, who had to crawl out of the passenger door, passed a breathalyzer test after the crash before refusing a urine test. No one was injured.
He was kept in jail for eight hours - the minimum allowed under state law - before being released on bail.
Budensiek said the crash happened after Woods allegedly attempted to overtake a pressure cleaner truck at a high rate of speed.
DUI investigators came to the scene and Mr Woods did exemplify signs of impairment, Budensiek said.
They conducted several tests on him and took into account his injuries and surgeries, but Woods ultimately refused a urine test, which led to his charges.
US President Donald Trump expressed concern, stating: I feel so badly. He has got some difficulty. There was an accident. That's all I know. He's a very close friend of mine. He's an amazing person - an amazing man. The charges against Woods are misdemeanors, not felonies.
This latest incident compounds the difficulties Woods has faced since a serious car crash in 2021, which left him with extensive injuries, and continued his struggles with addiction and personal issues that began years prior.
While Woods appeared to be preparing for a comeback, competing in recent golf events, the implications of this arrest could hinder his participation in the upcoming Masters, which starts in less than two weeks.
