Golf superstar Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a serious traffic incident. The 50-year-old athlete was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI after his Land Rover clipped a truck and overturned in a rollover crash. Fortunately, authorities report that Woods was uninjured during the collision.

According to reports from CBS News and FOX Sports, officers at the scene observed signs of impairment. While Woods passed a Breathalyzer test, leading investigators to rule out alcohol, he reportedly refused to submit to a urine test. This refusal has led authorities to suspect impairment by medication or other substances. Woods was subsequently booked on multiple charges by local law enforcement.

Tiger Woods drives
Tiger Woods drives — Photo: Keith Allison / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The 15-time major champion now faces charges of DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. This latest legal hurdle comes as a shock to the sports world, as Woods has been a dominant figure in professional golf for decades. No official statement has been released by Woods or his representatives regarding the Friday afternoon arrest or the pending legal proceedings.