Tiger Woods Arrested on Suspicion of DUI Following Land Rover Rollover Crash

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Jupiter Island after his Land Rover rolled onto its side following a collision with another vehicle.

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Friday following a vehicle collision in Jupiter Island, Florida, where his Land Rover rolled onto its side. The Martin County Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. ET in the same town where the 15-time major champion resides. Authorities noted that the 50-year-old golfer displayed signs of impairment at the scene after striking another vehicle. A photograph captured by WPTV in West Palm Beach showed the SUV resting on the driver’s side. Despite the severity of the rollover, the Sheriff's Office confirmed that Woods was not injured in the accident.

Recent Competition and Injury History

This incident follows Woods' recent return to the course during Tuesday's TGL finals. Competing for the first time in over a year, his Jupiter Links GC squad suffered a defeat against the Los Angeles Golf Club. This appearance marked a brief comeback after he spent several months rehabilitating a ruptured Achilles tendon and undergoing a back procedure in October. The Tiger Woods DUI arrest comes as the golfer was evaluating a potential return to the PGA Tour for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, which is scheduled to begin on April 9.

Woods last participated in a PGA Tour event in July 2024 at the Open Championship. During that tournament at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, he failed to make the cut. The last time he completed four full rounds of play in a sanctioned event was during the 2024 Masters. His recent schedule has been severely limited by physical setbacks, including the aforementioned surgeries that kept him sidelined for the majority of the previous season.

Previous Vehicle Accidents and Medical Recovery

The Friday crash is not the first major vehicle incident for the golfer. In February 2021, Woods was involved in a single-car accident outside of Los Angeles that resulted in his SUV rolling multiple times. That crash left him trapped inside the wreckage and caused significant leg injuries. Emergency surgeons treated "open fractures" in his lower right leg, utilizing a rod to stabilize the tibia and inserting various pins and screws into his foot and ankle. Following that specific surgery, he remained hospitalized for three weeks.

Reflecting on that 2021 recovery during the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods stated that he felt lucky to be alive and to still have his limb. He revealed that medical professionals considered the possibility of a right leg amputation to be a 50-50 chance at the time. To address lingering issues from those injuries, he underwent at least one additional surgical procedure in April 2023. This history of physical trauma has defined much of his professional career over the last four years.

Impact on the 2025 Golf Season

Before the Tiger Woods DUI suspicion arrest, the golf world was focused on whether the veteran could compete in the first major of the year. The Masters at Augusta National represents a significant milestone on the golf calendar, and Woods’ participation is always a focal point for fans and analysts. His manager at Excel Sports did not immediately provide a response to text messages regarding the Friday afternoon crash or the subsequent arrest.

With the April 9 start date for the Masters approaching, the legal and physical ramifications of this incident remain unclear. The golfer has been in a continuous cycle of surgery and rehabilitation, most recently focusing on the back surgery performed in October. His loss in the TGL finals earlier this week was intended to be a stepping stone toward more frequent competitive play. Mark Schlabach of ESPN and The Associated Press contributed facts regarding the timeline of his recent tournament finishes and medical history. The investigation into the Jupiter Island collision continues as authorities process the suspicion of driving under the influence.