Update, March 28, 9:30 a.m.: Woods was released from Martin County Jail late Friday night after being held for approximately eight hours. He has been charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Full details below.

Update, 3:41 p.m.: Martin County Fire Rescue reports no injuries to anyone involved in the crash.

Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on Friday afternoon after being involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, just after 2 p.m. near the 280 block of South Beach Road. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident, and Sheriff John Budensiek held a press conference later that evening with full details of the crash and arrest.

How the Crash Happened

According to Sheriff Budensiek, a pickup truck pulling a pressure-washing trailer was traveling northbound on South Beach Road, where the speed limit is 35 mph, and was beginning to turn into a driveway. The truck’s driver looked in his rearview mirror and saw Woods’ dark Range Rover approaching at high speed. As the truck driver tried to get off the road, Woods’ SUV swerved left to avoid the truck but clipped the back of the trailer. The collision caused the Range Rover to roll onto the driver’s side and slide some distance before coming to rest.

Woods, 50, was able to climb out through the passenger-side window. Neither he nor the truck driver were injured, and there were no other occupants in either vehicle. Budensiek noted the outcome could have been far worse had there been oncoming traffic on the two-lane road.

DUI Arrest and Charges

Responding officers suspected Woods was impaired. Budensiek described Woods as “lethargic” and said he showed signs of impairment. DUI investigators were called to the scene and conducted roadside tests that took into account Woods’ injury history and physical limitations.

Woods submitted to a breathalyzer test and blew “triple zeroes,” confirming that alcohol was not a factor. However, he refused to provide a urine sample. Budensiek said investigators believed Woods was under the influence of some type of medication or drug. Woods told officers he had taken medication for prior injuries.

He was arrested at the scene, booked into Martin County Jail, and held for approximately eight hours, consistent with Florida law requiring a minimum incarceration period following a DUI-related arrest. Woods was released late Friday night. In addition to the DUI charge, he faces one count of property damage and one count of refusing to submit to a lawful test.

What This Means for the Masters

The timing could not be worse for golf fans. Woods competed in the TGL championship earlier this week, marking his return to competitive golf after rupturing his Achilles last year. He’s also been recovering from his seventh back surgery, performed last October. Despite all that, Woods was still listed as an invitee to the 2026 Masters, which begins in less than two weeks, though he had been noncommittal about whether he would play. He also hasn’t competed in a PGA Tour event since the 2024 Open Championship.

Earlier on Friday, before the crash, it was reported that Woods had entered this summer’s U.S. Senior Open, his first entry into a PGA Tour Champions major. That news has been overshadowed entirely by the afternoon’s events. No official Masters withdrawal has been announced, but the DUI arrest throws his participation into serious doubt.

A Pattern of Incidents

This is not the first time Woods has faced legal trouble or been involved in a serious car incident. Here is a timeline of the major incidents:

• November 2009 — Woods struck a fire hydrant and a tree outside his home in Florida, an incident that preceded the unraveling of his personal life and a lengthy absence from professional golf.
• May 2017 — Woods was arrested for DUI near his Jupiter home after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a parked vehicle. He was not involved in a crash, but the arrest revealed he had been taking prescription medication. He later checked himself into a clinic for treatment.
• February 2021 — A single-car rollover in Southern California at more than twice the posted speed limit. Woods suffered severe leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries and was sidelined until the 2022 Masters. Authorities said there were no signs of impairment at the time, though investigators faced scrutiny for not obtaining a blood sample.
• March 2026 — Today’s two-car rollover crash on Jupiter Island, resulting in a DUI arrest and three charges. Alcohol was ruled out, but investigators believe medication or drugs were involved.

What to Watch For

If you’re tracking Masters odds or fantasy golf lineups, this is a situation to monitor very closely. Key things to watch in the coming days include whether Woods officially withdraws from the Masters, any statement from Woods or his management team at Excel Sports, details on the specific substance involved, and whether additional legal consequences follow.

We’ll continue to update this post as new information becomes available.

This is a developing story. Last updated March 28, 2026, 9:30 AM ET.

Sources: NBC News, Golf Channel, WPTV, ESPN, ABC News, CNN, Golf Digest, Fox News, Local 10 (WPLG)