Tiger Woods told police he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before last week’s car crash, with pills found in his pocket at the time of his arrest, according to a sheriff’s office report.
Woods was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after being involved in a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida on Friday, where his Land Rover rolled over in a collision with a pick-up truck.
An arrest affidavit, released by the Martin Country Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, revealed that Woods told investigators that he didn’t realise the truck in front of him had slowed down.
Sheriff John Budensiek confirmed on Friday that Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after his car was involved in a crash
The affidavit also said the 15-time major champion had “bloodshot and glassy eyes”, “extremely dilated pupils” and appeared “lethargic and slow” when he failed several field sobriety exercises.
Woods had climbed out of the passenger seat after the crash and was “sweating profusely”, with two white pills, identified as hydrocodone – used to treat severe pain – found in his pocket during a search.
Having been arrested on charges of driving under the influence, Paul McGinley believes Tiger Woods needs to focus on his own wellbeing and shouldn’t plan to play at the upcoming Masters.
The 50-year-old told deputies he had been looking at his phone and fiddling with the radio before he clipped the truck in front of him, causing an estimated $5,000 (£3,770) worth of damage.
Woods walked away unhurt and took a breathalyser test at the scene which returned negative, but refused to submit a urine sample, leading to him being kept in jail for eight hours before being released on bond in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Andrew Coltart discusses how Tiger Woods’ car crash will affect his chances of playing at the Masters.
The five-time Masters champion – as of March 31 – remains listed in the field for the opening major of the year, where Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion. Should he feature, it would mark his first appearance in a major since The Open in July 2024.
More to follow…
Who will win The Masters? Watch the opening major of the year live from April 9-12 on Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract.
