Tiger Woods has been released from jail after being arrested in connection with a car crash in Florida on Friday (27 March).
The incident happened close to his home on Jupiter Island, where Woods was behind the wheel when the vehicle overturned.
According to reports, the golfer’s Land Rover struck another car while travelling at speed, before ending up on its side at around 2pm local time. Woods was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), though he has since been released on bail.
Officials said Woods was the only person in the car and climbed out via the passenger side after the crash. Police also confirmed a breath test at the scene indicated no alcohol in his system, but investigators say they believed he showed signs of impairment.
Woods later declined to provide a urine sample, and authorities charged him with DUI, property damage, and refusing to comply with a lawful test request.
Sheriff Budensiek told reporters on Friday: “When it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused, and so he has been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.”
No one was reported injured, though Budensiek stressed the outcome could have been far more serious.
No injuries were reported in the incident, with Budensiek adding: “… Had there been someone moving in the opposite direction, we would not be having a conversation saying there was no injuries. This could’ve been a lot worse.
“He [Woods] was lethargic on scene but that we believe was because of what he was intoxicated on.”
President Donald Trump also addressed the crash on Friday. Woods is currently dating Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump.
He said: “I feel so badly. He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know.
“Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person.
“Amazing man. But, some difficulty. I don’t want to talk about it.”
The latest incident follows a serious crash Woods was involved in back in 2021, when he sustained multiple fractures in his right leg.
That collision occurred in Los Angeles and left the vehicle flipped, with authorities at the time alleging Woods had been travelling at roughly twice the speed limit before hitting a tree.
Police said they found no evidence he was impaired in that earlier crash, and he was not charged.
After spending three weeks in hospital, Woods later described the recovery process in an interview with Golf Digest.
The golfer was released from hospital after three weeks, later telling Golf Digest: “This has been an entirely different animal.
“I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced.
“My physical therapy has been keeping me busy. I do my routines every day and am focused on my No. 1 goal right now: walking on my own.
“Taking it one step at a time.”