Tiger Woods explains car crash to police after 'sweating' golf star arrested with 'pills in his pocket'

Callum Vurley
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:44 +0000

A newly released police report has disclosed that Tiger Woods was carrying two hydrocodone pills when officers arrested him following his rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday.

The arrest affidavit, obtained by multiple outlets on Tuesday, reveals that deputies discovered two white tablets marked 'M367' in the left pocket of the 50-year-old's trousers during a routine search at the scene.

Hydrocodone is an opioid commonly prescribed for severe pain management.

According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office documentation, the golf legend was perspiring heavily throughout his interaction with authorities.

Officers also noted that Woods' eyes appeared bloodshot and glassy, with his pupils described as "extremely dilated" after he removed his sunglasses.

The fifteen-time major champion offered officers an explanation for the incident, stating he had been occupied with his mobile telephone and adjusting his radio station.

Woods told deputies he failed to realise the vehicle travelling ahead of him had reduced its speed until it was too late to avoid a collision.

The golfer's SUV clipped a truck and trailer before overturning onto its side on a residential road near his home.

Woods managed to escape the overturned vehicle by climbing through the passenger side window.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek had previously confirmed that no drugs or medications were discovered within the wreckage itself.

The affidavit describes Woods' movements as sluggish and laboured throughout the roadside investigation.

Deputies observed that the golfer was also suffering from persistent hiccups during their questioning.

When authorities enquired whether he was currently taking any prescription medication, Woods responded: "I take a few."

The report indicates that Woods was permitted to sit on the push bumper of a police vehicle whilst speaking with officers, owing to his physical condition.

He informed deputies that he had undergone seven back surgeries and more than twenty operations on his leg, explaining that he walks with a limp and his ankle tends to seize during movement.

Woods successfully passed a breathalyser examination at the scene, which confirmed no alcohol was present in his system.

However, the golfer declined to provide a urine sample when requested by officers for the purpose of detecting controlled substances.

This refusal resulted in an additional charge being brought against him.

Following his arrest, Woods spent approximately eight hours in custody at Martin County Jail before being released on bail.

The 50-year-old now faces charges of driving under the influence with property damage, as well as refusing to submit to a lawful test.

A court hearing has been scheduled for April to address the charges against him.