Jason Burgos
New information has emerged in Tiger Woods‘ arrest last week following a rollover crash in Jupiter, FL.
Last week, golf fans around the world feared the worst when a report emerged that 15-time major winner Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car crash. Despite his car rolling over in the accident, the 50-year-old avoided major injuries. However, that was far from the end of the story.
It was soon revealed that Woods had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. It was the fourth time that the golf icon had been in a car accident since 2009.
Since Friday, various details about his arrest have leaked, including passing a field sobriety test, but declining a blood/urine test from arriving officers. On Tuesday, new information came to light after ESPN obtained the probable cause affidavit from the Martin County Sheriff’s office.
Tiger Woods was arrested due to a new Florida law
According to the document, Woods claimed he was looking down at his phone, as well as changing the radio station, and didn’t realize the car in front of him had slowed down. The golfer swerved, clipped the vehicle, and that led to the rollover crash.
The affidavit notes that Woods had “bloodshot and glassy” eyes, “extremely dilated” pupils, was “sweating profusely,” and was “lethargic and slow,” following the incident. He agreed to perform field sobriety exercises, admitted he took prescription pills, but claimed he had not drunk any alcohol.
Two hydrocodone pills — which are painkillers — were found in Woods’ pants pocket. Although he passed the field sobriety exercise, a CNN report on Tuesday explained that the reason he was arrested was because of a new Florida law passed in 2025 that automatically charges a person with a misdemeanor and license suspension for failing to take any sobriety tests requested by a police officer.
Woods has dealt with back issues for years and has had multiple surgeries on it. However, his 2021 car crash led to serious injuries to his leg. Both are behind the painkiller use ahead of last week’s accident.
