Tiger Woods breaks silence with major personal news after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods released his first statement since he was involved in a two-car rollover crash March 27, which resulted in the golfer being arrested for suspicion of DUI in Florida. MORE: Tiger Woods uninjured, but arrested for DUI after rollover crash in Florida “I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” read the statement, which Woods posted to his X account March 31. “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. “I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.
” According to police reports , Woods attempted to pass a slower vehicle in Martin County, Florida. His SUV clipped the other car and flipped onto its side. Despite a breathalyzer showing no alcohol, authorities who arrived at the crash scene noted enough signs of impairment to arrest the 50-year-old golfer.
Two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods’ pocket at the scene. MORE: 2026 Masters broadcast schedule, times & channels revealed Woods pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. While his statement is hardly an admission of legal guilt, it suggests Woods is taking responsibility for some measure of his role in the accident.
The incident comes one week before the start of The Masters, which made Woods a household name when he won the major tournament as a 21-year-old in 1997. Since then, Woods has been involved in several automobile accidents. A a serious single-vehicle rollover accident on a steep California road in 2021 left Woods with significant orthopedic injuries to his right leg and ankle, requiring multiple surgeries.