Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charges Following Florida Crash as Arrest Report Reveals Prescription Drug Details

Tiger Woods has entered a not guilty plea to driving under the influence charges in Florida, just hours after the Martin County Sheriff's Office released a detailed arrest report documenting his possession of prescription opioids and visible signs of impairment during last week's rollover crash.

The online court docket for Martin County confirmed that Woods submitted his written plea through legal counsel, while also indicating his intention to waive appearance at the scheduled arraignment hearing next month. This legal strategy allows him to contest the charges without appearing publicly in court.

The newly released arrest report provides extensive details about Woods' condition when deputies arrived at the crash scene on Jupiter Island. Officers documented that the golf legend exhibited bloodshot and glassy eyes, dilated pupils, and moved in a slow and lethargic manner while sweating during questioning.

Deputies discovered two white hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket during their investigation, identifying the medication as an opioid commonly prescribed for pain management. When questioned about prescription medications, Woods acknowledged taking "a few" but provided no specific details about timing or dosage.

Woods reportedly told investigating officers that he had been distracted by his phone and adjusting the radio before his Land Rover clipped a truck traveling ahead of him. The collision occurred while Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside residential road, causing his vehicle to roll onto its side.

The truck sustained $5,000 in damage, though neither Woods nor the other driver suffered injuries in the incident. Both the truck driver and another person assisted Woods in exiting his vehicle, which required him to climb out through the passenger side due to the rollover.

During field sobriety testing, deputies observed Woods limping and wearing a compression sock on his right knee. The golf legend explained his physical limitations, revealing he had undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 leg operations throughout his career, with his ankle frequently seizing during walking.

The arrest report noted that Woods was hiccupping during questioning and repeatedly moved his head during sobriety tests, requiring multiple instructions from deputies to maintain proper positioning. These observations contributed to officers' assessment of his impairment level.

"Based on my observations of Woods, how he performed the exercises and based on my training, knowledge, and experience, I believed that Woods normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle," the investigating deputy wrote in the official report.

Woods agreed to a breathalyzer test that showed no evidence of alcohol consumption, but refused to submit to a urine test as requested by authorities. Under revised Florida law implemented last year, refusing such tests constitutes a misdemeanor offense even for first-time violations.

The 50-year-old golf icon faces charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. His arraignment is scheduled for April 23, though online court records do not currently list legal representation.

Woods' agent at Excel Sports, Mark Steinberg, has not responded to multiple media requests for comment regarding the legal proceedings. Similarly, neither Woods' representatives nor the PGA Tour have issued statements since his arrest, despite his prominent role as a board member and chairman of the committee reshaping professional golf's competitive structure.

This latest incident adds to Woods' history of vehicle crashes throughout his career, though the legal implications represent a new challenge for the most influential figure in modern golf. Woods became the first Black golfer to win the Masters in 1997 and has established records that may never be surpassed.

However, chronic injuries have limited his recent achievements, including severe leg damage from a 2021 car accident that was so extensive doctors considered amputation. These ongoing physical challenges likely contribute to his extensive prescription medication regimen.

Woods was arrested at the scene and released on bail eight hours later, beginning a legal process that could significantly impact his career and public standing as professional golf's most recognizable ambassador.