Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge in Florida After SUV Crash Reveals Opioid Use and Alleged Presidential Call

Police footage reveals Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI in Florida after an SUV crash. The golfer claimed he was talking to the president and admitted to painkiller use.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 3:22 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from AP

A High Profile Arrest on Jupiter Island

The release of police body camera footage has provided a startling look into the March 27 arrest of Tiger Woods following a single-vehicle accident in Florida. The 50-year-old golfer told deputies he had been distracted by his phone and radio when his Land Rover struck a truck and rolled onto its side. While no injuries were reported, the responding officers noted significant impairment in the athlete’s faculties. According to the official arrest report, Woods appeared astonished when informed he was being taken into custody, despite repeatedly nodding off and hiccupping during his interactions with law enforcement.

Claims of Presidential Communication

In one of the most unusual details from the footage, Woods is seen hanging up his cellphone and informing a deputy that he had just been "talking to the president." While the video does not capture the conversation, Woods is heard offering a verbal thank you as he ends the call. The golfer has a long-standing friendship with Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law is currently dating Woods. President Trump later expressed his sympathy to reporters, describing Woods as a close friend who is currently facing "some difficulty," though the White House has not officially confirmed if a call took place following the crash.

Evidence of Prescription Medication Use

During a search incident to the arrest, officers discovered two white pills in the golfer’s pockets, which Woods identified as Norco, a potent painkiller containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Although a Breathalyzer test confirmed that Woods had no alcohol in his system, he admitted to taking several medications earlier that day. At the sheriff’s office, Woods insisted he was not drunk but was under the influence of prescription drugs. Under Florida’s updated statutes, his refusal to provide a urine sample for further chemical testing has resulted in an additional misdemeanor charge.