Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI (with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test) following a single-vehicle rollover crash (involving two vehicles total) on Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026.
This incident carries added weight because of Woods’ prior DUI in 2017, which also occurred in the same area. That previous case could influence how a judge handles sentencing this time, potentially increasing the severity of penalties, including the possibility of jail time.
The timing is significant for Woods’ career. The Masters Tournament is just two weeks away, and although no serious injuries were reported from the crash, the legal situation makes his participation highly unlikely. Between the arrest, potential court proceedings, and the broader scrutiny stemming from this being his second DUI-related incident, Woods now faces both legal consequences and another disruption to his competitive schedule.
Tiger Woods Arrested
The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. ET near 281 South Beach Road on Jupiter Island (close to Woods’ home). Woods was driving a dark Land Rover (Range Rover). He reportedly tried to pass a pickup truck pulling a pressure-cleaner trailer, clipped the back of the trailer, and caused his SUV to roll onto its driver’s side.
He climbed out through the passenger door/window. The other driver (truck) was not injured, and no serious injuries were reported for Woods.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with Jupiter Island police. DUI investigators were called due to signs of impairment, and Woods took a breathalyzer and blew 0.00 (no alcohol detected). He refused a urine test, leading to the DUI charge under Florida’s implied consent laws (refusal itself can support the charge). In 2017, that accident was also linked to medication rather than alcohol.
On Friday, he was arrested and booked into Martin County Jail, where he’ll be held for at least eight hours. He’ll be kept safe but not in the general population.
Sheriff John Budensiek held a press conference around 5 p.m. ET, providing these details.
This is Woods’ second DUI-related arrest in Florida. He has a well-documented history of back and leg injuries from golf and a 2021 car crash, which often require pain management.
No official update on any injuries (none were reported) or his exact condition post-crash has been released beyond “no serious injuries” at the scene. The story is still developing.
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