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When Tiger Woods crashed his car on Friday, arguably his most prized possession was with him in the trunk: his golf clubs.
Woods’ 2025 Range Rover flipped onto its driver’s side in the crash, and nearly two hours later, the 15-time major champion was arrested for driving under the influence.
Authorities arrived at the scene and spoke with Woods’ manager, Rob McNamara, who said the clubs were extremely important.
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Golfer Tiger Woods checks his cell phone while sitting in an unmarked police car after a car accident in Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
“I understand,” a deputy said when bodycam footage revealed. “Worth more than my house.”
“The putter is worth more than all our houses,” replied McNamara.
Woods later said the “sticks” were all he needed, especially the putter with which he “won 14 majors”. Woods used a different putter for the 1997 Masters, his first major victory, which he won by 12 strokes.
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The deputy on camera told a towing officer that there was “expensive s—” in the trunk of a “high-profile individual” that needed to be pulled from the vehicle. As a result of the crash, however, the trunk could not be opened. So a member of a local fire department broke the back window, and authorities smashed the clubs through the windshield and gave them to McNamara for safekeeping.
The clubs were in a Monster Energy-branded bag and his driver was covered in Woods’ infamous tiger cap head.
Tiger Woods’ clubs were pulled from his car after officers smashed his rear window. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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The deputy found one of Woods’ Sun Day Red shirts, which he joked was more than one of his paychecks.
Woods was placed in the vehicle after failing a field sobriety test, taken after he showed “signs of impairment” and was “lethargic.” He blew “triple-zeroes” in a breathalyzer, but after he failed to submit a urine test, he was hit with another charge. Officers found two pills later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid used for pain relief.
Woods previously told law enforcement officers prior to the field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and “over 20 surgeries on his legs.” He told law enforcement that “I take a couple” of prescription drugs. In 2021, he was involved in a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for the entire year.
Woods told officers he “hopes to” play in the Masters, but in a statement earlier this week, Woods said he would halt his quest to get back on the golf course to “seek treatment.”
One deputy joked that Woods’ clubs were “worth more than my house.” (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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“I know and understand the gravity of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” Woods said. in a statement Tuesday posted on social media.
“I am committed to taking the time necessary to return to 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.”
