FLORIDA: Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI cost Friday (Mar 27) following a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., that didn’t trigger any important accidents.
In keeping with the Martin County Sheriff’s Workplace, Woods confirmed indicators of impairment on the crash scene. He was damaging for alcohol impairment on a breathalyser check however refused a urinalysis check and was charged with DUI with property harm and refusal to undergo a lawful check, in response to a sheriff’s consultant.
The crash occurred within the metropolis the place Woods lives round 2pm ET.
Woods, 50, was concerned in a one-car crash in Southern California in February of 2021 that induced a number of leg fractures. No expenses have been filed. The accident impacted Woods’ golf profession and he has appeared in minimal PGA Tour occasions since.
In Could of 2017 Woods additionally was arrested on a DUI cost in Jupiter Island and finally pleaded responsible to reckless driving. He was given one yr of probation, together with a US$250 effective and 50 hours of neighborhood service.
Woods just isn’t anticipated to take part in subsequent month’s Masters Event however reportedly had registered to take part within the US Senior Open.
A 15-time main winner on the PGA Tour, Woods had lately hinted at taking part on the Champions Tour now that he’s 50.
“I am attempting. Put it that approach,” Woods mentioned finally month’s Genesis Invitational close to Los Angeles, when requested about taking part in once more. “The disc substitute has been one factor. … I’ve had a fused again and now a disc substitute, so it is difficult.
“And now, I entered a brand new decade, in order that quantity is beginning to sink in and has us desirous about the chance to have the ability to play in a cart. That is one thing that, as I mentioned, I will not do out right here on (in PGA Tour occasions) as a result of I do not imagine in it. However on the Champions Tour, that is actually (an) alternative.”
