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Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, is reportedly “concerned” following the legendary golfer’s DUI arrest following a car accident in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday.
A source told People that Nordegren wants Woods to “do well,” so seeing him involved in a crash and then arrested led to concern.
“The kids are close to Tiger, so of course Elin worries too,” the source told the paper. “She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad. Elin is worried that he had another car accident and got arrested.”
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Tiger Woods was driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence following a car accident on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Woods was arrested at the scene after refusing to provide a urine sample to authorities. He was later released from the Martin County Jail late Friday.
Woods, 50, and Nordegren, 46, share two children: 18-year-old daughter Sam and 17-year-old son Charlie, who is committed to golf at Florida State.
Woods and Nordegren’s marriage was on public display after his first car wreck in 2009, which led to an exposed sex scandal that ended their relationship.
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Woods also had a DUI in Florida in 2017, and later admitted he had taken a mixture of painkillers that led to the arrest. In 2021, Woods was involved in another crash, sustaining serious leg injuries that required emergency surgery.
Woods had just returned to the Golf League for his first round of competition since undergoing multiple back surgeries while also repairing a torn Achilles.
His teammate, Kevin Kisner, expressed concern for Woods after his arrest.
Tiger Woods and his wife Elin look on during the opening ceremony of the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club on September 21, 2006 in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. (Harry How/Getty Images)
“Very disturbing. He was working really hard on his game, trying to practice and get back in shape,” Kisner said, via Fried Egg Golf . “He signed up for the US Senior Open yesterday. He was trying to do everything he could to come back and try to help our TGL team, get ready, hopefully try to play the Masters.
“Just a really unfortunate incident, I think Brad (Faxon), the only positive thing is that no one was hurt in the incident and we can all move on and hopefully help him get better.”
Woods’ mugshot photo went viral as his eyes appeared to be bloodshot. He was wearing a blue polo shirt, which he was seen wearing in the passenger seat of a black SUV when he left the prison.
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.
Authorities said Woods “exemplified signs of impairment.” He blew “triple-zeroes” for alcohol but refused the urine test.
“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 test, he refused. And so he’s been charged with DUI, damage to property and refusal to submit to a lawful test.”
Elin Nordegren watches during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando on December 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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.
Woods and Nordegren were together at a celebration of their son’s high school golf championship last month. Woods is now dating Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and mother of Kai Trump, who is committed to golf in Miami.
