Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash on Jupiter Island

Tiger Woods, 50, was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash on Jupiter Island, the Martin County Sheriff's Office reported.

Deputies said Woods' Land Rover struck another vehicle and rolled over shortly after 2 p.m. near his Jupiter Island residence. Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. He was not injured in the crash, deputies confirmed. His management team did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The arrest marks at least the second DUI-related incident involving the golf legend. In May 2017, Woods was found asleep behind the wheel in South Florida. He later said he had taken a mix of prescription medications and ultimately pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

Woods also was involved in a severe traffic crash in Los Angeles in February 2021, when his SUV veered off a coastal road at high speed, causing serious leg and ankle injuries. He later said doctors had considered amputation.

Despite those setbacks, Woods holds 82 PGA Tour victories — tied with Sam Snead for the all-time record — and 15 major championships. He has not played an official tournament since the 2024 British Open, though he has appeared in his TGL indoor golf league. He has been attempting a comeback following a ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025 According to initial reports, and his seventh back surgery last September According to available information,.

Woods serves as Chair of the PGA Tour's Future Competition Committee and faces a decision on whether to serve as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland.

No court date was immediately announced. It was not immediately clear whether Woods had retained legal counsel in connection with Friday's arrest.

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