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Tiger Woods was the talk of the town in more ways than one during the PGA Tour’s Texas Children’s Houston Open on Saturday.
Woods’ car accident and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament. He was not injured in the Florida incident, but police said he showed signs of impairment as officers investigated the crash.
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Fans pose for photos while wearing shirts in support of Tiger Woods during the third round of the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 28, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
On Saturday, some golf fans were spotted wearing white t-shirts with Woods’ booking photo emblazoned across the front. The shirt also had the words “#FreeTiger” on it.
Woods was released from jail late Friday night after being booked in Martin County on the DUI charge. In his booking photo, Woods’ eyes looked bloodshot as he wore a blue polo shirt. Woods was seen leaving the jail in the passenger seat of a black SUV after his release on bail late Friday, according to The Associated Press.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said at a news conference that Woods was driving at a “high rate of speed” when his vehicle collided with another car, resulting in his vehicle flipping onto its driver’s side.
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Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge after being involved in a car accident on Wednesday. (Associated Press)
Authorities said Woods “exemplified signs of impairment.” He blew “triple-zero” for alcohol but refused a urine test.
“DUI investigators came to the scene here and Mr. Woods exemplified signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course he explained the injuries and the surgeries he had. We took that into consideration, but they did some in-depth roadside testing,” Budensiek added.
“We really didn’t suspect alcohol was involved in this case, and it turned out to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urine sample, he refused. And so he’s been charged with DUI, damage to property and refusal to submit to a lawful test.”
Woods was seen on the phone after the crash, wearing navy blue shorts.
Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2026. (Jason Oteri/AP)
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Woods was charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a test, all misdemeanor charges. No one was injured, the authorities said. Woods was alone in the car and climbed out of the passenger door after the crash.
