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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 27: Golfer Tiger Woods (C) appears in Palm Beach County court October 27, 2017 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Woods plead guilty to a second-degree misdemeanor reckless driving charge. (Photo by Lannis Waters-Pool/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence hearing Tuesday, March 31, after crashing and flipping his Land Rover in a traffic accident Friday.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”
Source: Golf Channel
Woods was arrested following the incident, where officers described him as showing signs of impairment, including glazed-over eyes. He participated in a breathalyzer test but failed the field sobriety test and did not consent to a urine analysis.
“Mr. Woods did a breathalyzer test, blew triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused,” the sheriff said in a March 27 press conference. “There is a Florida statute under which he will be charged for refusing to take that test, but we will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired by at the time of the crash.”
Source: E Online
In 2017, Woods was also arrested on suspicion of DUI and tested positive for hydrocodone, hydromorphone (a painkiller known as Dilaudid), alprazolam (Xanax), zolpidem (the sleeping pill Ambien), and THC.
“I’m currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder,” he wrote on Twitter (now X) in June 2017. “I want to thank everyone for the amazing outpouring of support and understanding, especially the fans and players on tour.”
Source: E Online
It is unclear if Woods was on similar medications at the time of his 2026 arrest, but he was found in possession of two hydrocodone pills. Officers also noted that he was sweating and had dilated pupils.
The concomitant use of pain medications, hypnotic sleep medications, and benzodiazepines can have a highly sedating effect and may amplify their impact when taken in overlapping time frames.
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STUART, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Tiger Woods is seen leaving Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
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“While walking, I observed Woods limping and stumbling to the right,” officer Tatiana Levenar stated. She then asked if he had any medical conditions, to which Woods responded that he had “over seven back surgeries and over twenty operations on his leg,” according to the affidavit.
Source: Yahoo
Woods’ multiple back, knee, leg, Achilles, and other surgeries, along with aggressive physical therapy in an effort to return to competitive golf, could justify the use of opioid pain medications, making their possession legal. However, using them while operating a motor vehicle is where Woods faces legal trouble.
He was held for several hours and released around 11 p.m. after posting $1,500 bond. This marks Woods’ fourth recorded vehicular incident, three of which involved a known substance.
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