Tiger Woods has officially entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to his car crash in Florida. The charges include driving under the influence (DUI), property damage, and refusing to submit to a lawful test. This plea was submitted in court documents on the same day that details from the sheriff’s report about his arrest were made public.
The incident occurred on Friday, March 27th, when Woods’ Land Rover overturned after colliding with a pick-up truck in Jupiter Island, Florida. According to the arrest affidavit released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods informed investigators that he was distracted by looking at his phone and changing the radio station just before the crash. He stated that he didn’t realize the truck in front of him had slowed down.
During the arrest, law enforcement noted that Woods had “bloodshot and glassy eyes,” “extremely dilated pupils,” and appeared “lethargic and slow.” He reportedly failed several field sobriety tests. Following the crash, he was found to be “sweating profusely” and had two white pills, identified as hydrocodone (a pain medication), in his pocket.
Despite a negative result on a breathalyzer test at the scene, Woods refused to provide a urine sample. He also mentioned to deputies that he had a compression sock on his right knee and discussed his extensive medical history, including seven back surgeries and over 20 leg operations, which cause him to limp and experience ankle stiffness.
Woods was taken to a local hospital for medical clearance before being transported to the Martin County jail. He was held for the mandatory eight hours as required by Florida law and subsequently released on bond. The affidavit stated that the arresting officer believed Woods’ normal faculties were impaired, rendering him unable to operate a motor vehicle safely.
The charges against him are driving under the influence with property damage, along with refusal to submit to a lawful urine test. Woods has waived his appearance at an arraignment hearing scheduled for April 23rd, and his case is now proceeding to trial, with a date yet to be determined.
Interestingly, as of March 31st, Tiger Woods is still listed as a participant in the upcoming Masters tournament, which would mark his first major appearance since July 2024 if he competes. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion.
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