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Bodycam footage obtained by Pakinomist Digital showed Tiger Woods appearing drowsy, sweaty and just plain out of it when he was arrested on a DUI charge on Friday.
Woods crashed into another vehicle, causing his 2025 Range Rover to overturn on its driver’s side. About two hours after he escaped through the passenger side door with some assistance, he was placed in the back of a police car.
It was not the first time Woods was taken into custody for driving under the influence, and he did so in 2017 as well.
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Tiger Woods sits in the back of a police car after being arrested on March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
Unfortunately for Woods, the back of a police car was uncharted territory, and moments after he was placed in the car, he said just three words.
“This is fun,” he said groggily and sarcastically to himself.
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.
Tiger Woods was drowsy after being arrested. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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Chairman Donald Trump said the five-time Masters champion “living a life of pain.” Woods is dating the mother of Trump’s granddaughter Kai, Vanessa. Vanessa is Donald Jr.’s ex-wife.
“He’s living a life of pain. He’s in a lot of pain. He’s a great guy. He’s a great athlete. He’s in pain,” Trump added Tuesday at Woods. “He doesn’t have an alcohol problem, but he’s in pain,” Trump said.
Woods told officials he “hopes to” play in the Masters, but in a statement earlier this week, Woods said he would pause his quest to get back on the golf course to “seek treatment.”
“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.
Tiger Woods was handcuffed after a field sobriety test, (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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“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.”
