Officials on the scene had to smash the rear windshield to retrieve one prized possession for golf legend Tiger Woods following his recent rollover crash in Florida: the bag containing his golf clubs.
Bodycam <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6392513281112">footage</a> showed police officers at the scene talking to the golfer&#8217;s manager, Rob McNamara, who stressed that Woods did not want to leave his clubs behind.
One officer at the scene told McNamara, &#8220;I understand,&#8221; and added that the clubs were &#8220;worth more than my house.&#8221;
&#8220;The putter is worth more than all of our houses,&#8221; McNamara said, standing next to the police vehicle where Woods was in the backseat, the door open.
&#8220;Other than the clubs is there anything in there that you absolutely need at the moment?&#8221; the deputy asked.
&#8220;No, just the sticks,&#8221; Woods replied. &#8220;The sticks in the golf bag.&#8221;
He acknowledged that there were other golf clubs in the vehicle, but repeated that the only ones he needed were the ones inside the bag.
The deputy asked him about the putter then, and Woods explained, &#8220;I&#8217;ve won 14 majors with it.&#8221;
&#8220;They don&#8217;t call you the GOAT for nothing, man,&#8221; the deputy laughed.
The golfer&#8217;s Range Rover was turned from its side to an upright position, and upon realizing that the trunk could not be opened, someone from the fire department stepped in and shattered the back windshield. Police were then able to reach into the trunk and pull out the golf bag with the clubs inside — one of which sported a tiger head cover.
After failing several sobriety tests — and refusing a urine test — Woods was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/body-cam-shows-tiger-woods-undergoing-sobriety-test-after-rollover-crash">charged with DUI</a> with property damage and refusal to submit to a test.
As The Daily Wire previously reported, a judge granted the golfer&#8217;s request to travel outside of the United States after the golfer’s attorney cited his need to get into an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program.” Woods <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tiger-woods-breaks-silence-after-dui-arrest-pga-tour-also-issues-statement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> on Tuesday that he would be “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.”

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Body-cam and vehicle footage released by the Martin County, Florida, Sheriff&#8217;s Office on Thursday shows the aftermath of Tiger Woods&#8217; rollover crash last week as Woods gets searched and undergoes a sobriety test.
In the body-cam video, Woods is seen kneeling on the side of the road while speaking to a sheriff&#8217;s deputy a few feet away from his wrecked Range Rover. Woods told a sheriff&#8217;s deputy, &#8220;I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom.&#8221;
The deputy then patted down the legendary golfer and told him a medic would come over to check him out.
&#8220;He&#8217;s okay. I just checked for anything on his back. I didn&#8217;t feel anything,&#8221; the deputy told a colleague before he walked over to the truck and trailer that Woods had hit.
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Later, footage shows deputies conducting a field sobriety test on Woods before they search his pockets and find two pills in his pocket.
&#8220;Oh, that&#8217;s a narco,&#8221; Woods said after the deputy pulled the pills from his pocket. According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were hydrocodone, an opioid used to treat severe and long-lasting pain.
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Woods was arrested and charged with DUI with property damage. A breathalyzer test showed no alcohol in his system, but a deputy described Woods as “lethargic and slow,” with “bloodshot and glassy” eyes and “extremely dilated” pupils, according to the arrest affidavit.
&#8220;So at this time, I do believe your normal faculties are impaired,&#8221; one of the deputies told Woods as she placed handcuffs on him. &#8220;And you&#8217;re under the unknown substance, so at this time, you&#8217;re under arrest for DUI.&#8221;
The body-cam footage also shows the deputy talking to the driver of the truck involved in the wreck. The truck driver told the deputy that he was stopped in the road and about to turn into a driveway when Woods plowed into the trailer. It appears that one of the trailer&#8217;s tires was damaged in the collision.
&#8220;I&#8217;m fine. It hit the trailer,&#8221; the truck driver said. &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure if I&#8217;m going to be able to drive it out of here.&#8221;
The sheriff&#8217;s office also released <a href="https://www.tcpalm.com/videos/news/2026/04/02/watch-tiger-woods-bodycam-footage/89433940007/">footage</a> of inside the sheriff&#8217;s vehicle as Woods is hauled off to jail.
Woods refused to comply with a urine test, which resulted in an additional charge of refusal to submit to a lawful test, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.
Woods has dealt with significant injuries throughout his career, including multiple back surgeries and serious leg injuries from a 2021 car crash in Los Angeles. He told authorities that he takes “a few” prescription medications, but said that he was distracted by his phone and radio before the crash.
Earlier this week, Woods entered a plea deal in the DUI case, and a judge granted his request to travel outside of the United States after the golfer&#8217;s attorney cited his need to get into an &#8220;intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program.&#8221; Woods <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tiger-woods-breaks-silence-after-dui-arrest-pga-tour-also-issues-statement">said</a> on Tuesday that he would be &#8220;stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.&#8221;
&#8220;I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.&#8221;

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Tiger Woods says he will step away “for a period of time” to seek treatment after pleading not guilty in his DUI case tied to a Florida rollover crash, acknowledging the “seriousness” of the situation.
“I know and understand the seriousness 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 in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in 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.”
The PGA Tour also released a statement following Woods’ announcement: 
“Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course. But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well-being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step.”
It comes just hours after Woods entered a not guilty plea in his latest DUI case, according to court records. He’s once again turned to prominent Florida defense attorney Douglas Duncan — the same lawyer who represented him after his 2017 arrest.
On Friday afternoon, Woods crashed his Range Rover near his Jupiter Island home while attempting to pass a truck towing a pressure cleaner. The vehicle flipped. He managed to crawl out, but responding officers said he appeared “lethargic” and possibly under the influence of medication or drugs.
He was charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test, and spent roughly eight hours in jail.
“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said.
Deputies said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. A breath test later showed no alcohol in his system, shifting attention to whether another substance may have been involved.
“We really weren’t suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case, and that proved to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And, so, he’s been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday, saying Woods is “doing great” despite suffering “a lot of pain.”
“He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg,” Trump told The New York Post. “He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain.”
Trump has previously spoken about his close relationship with the 15-time major champion, who is dating Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump. Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. and the mother of the president’s granddaughter, Kai, who committed to the University of Miami to play golf.

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Tiger Woods has entered a not guilty plea in his latest DUI case, according to court records.
Woods has again retained prominent Florida defense attorney Douglas Duncan, who represented him in his 2017 DUI arrest, and has waived his presence at upcoming pretrial hearings, per <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/31/tiger-woods-pleads-not-guilty-douglas-duncan-lawyer-dui-arrest/">TMZ</a>.
Police say Woods blew a 0.00 on a breathalyzer but showed signs of impairment and struggled with field sobriety tests. Officers reported he refused to provide a urine sample and had two loose <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tiger-woods-crash-affidavit-details-what-was-found-in-his-pocket">hydrocodone pills</a> on his person at the time of the accident. He now faces charges including DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to testing. A court hearing in the case is scheduled for next month.
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President Donald Trump spoke to Tiger Woods after the golfer&#8217;s rollover crash and DUI arrest in South Florida last week, saying on Tuesday that Woods is &#8220;doing great&#8221; despite suffering &#8220;a lot of pain.&#8221;
“He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg,” Trump <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/trump-on-tiger-woods-florida-rollover-dui-crash-tells-the-post-vanessas-boyfriend-endures-a-life-of-pain/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost">told</a> The New York Post. “He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain.”
Trump has previously talked about his close relationship the 15-time major champion who is dating Trump&#8217;s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump. Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. and the mother of the president&#8217;s granddaughter, Kai, who committed to the University of Miami to play golf.
Woods was arrested last Friday and charged with DUI after he crashed his Range Rover into a truck that was towing a power washer trailer. According to the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tiger-woods-crash-affidavit-details-what-was-found-in-his-pocket">arrest affidavit</a>, a sheriff&#8217;s deputy searched Woods after the crash and found two hydrocodone pills in the golfer’s pants pocket, TMZ reported on Tuesday. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that is typically taken for severe and long-term pain.
Authorities said a breathalyzer test showed no alcohol in his system, but a deputy described Woods as “lethargic and slow,” with “bloodshot and glassy” eyes and “extremely dilated” pupils. Woods told the deputy that he takes “a few” prescription medications but said he was distracted by his phone and radio before crashing.
&#8220;He doesn’t have an alcohol problem,&#8221; Trump told the Post. &#8220;But he does have pain.&#8221;
Woods has undergone multiple surgeries for back issues he dealt with during his decades-long career at the top of the golf world. He also suffered serious leg injuries in a car crash in Los Angeles in 2021.
In recent months, Woods has been working to return to professional golf and had initially set his sights on playing in the 2026 Masters, which begins next week.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve been trying,&#8221; Woods <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YahooSports/posts/tiger-woods-wants-to-return-to-the-masters-barring-his-recovery-from-back-surger/1542548150567269/">said</a> last week about the work he&#8217;s been putting in to recover and prepare for the Masters. &#8220;This body just doesn&#8217;t recover like it was when it was 24, 25.&#8221;
While Woods took a breathalyzer test after the crash, he refused to take a urine test, according to the arrest affidavit. Woods was charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He is scheduled to appear in a Martin County, Florida, court for an arraignment on April 23.

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Tiger Woods had two opioid pills in his pocket when he crashed his SUV in South Florida last week, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/31/tiger-woods-had-pills-in-pocket-during-dui-arrest/">TMZ</a>.
A sheriff&#8217;s deputy said when he searched Woods, he found two hydrocodone pills in the golfer&#8217;s pants pocket. Woods told authorities he takes &#8220;a few&#8221; prescription medications but said he was distracted by his phone and radio before crashing into a truck that was towing a pressure washer trailer.
Hydrocodone is a potent semi-synthetic opioid that is typically taken for severe and long-term pain. The painkiller is <a href="https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2014/08/21/dea-publish-final-rule-rescheduling-hydrocodone-combination-products">classified</a> as a Schedule II controlled substance by the U.S. government, which warns that hydrocodone is among &#8220;some of the most addictive and potentially dangerous prescription medications available.&#8221;
Woods, 50, is widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. He has dealt with significant injuries throughout his career, including multiple back surgeries and serious leg injuries from a 2021 car crash in Los Angeles. He previously pleaded guilty to reckless driving in 2017 after being found asleep in his vehicle, and later admitted he had been taking prescription medications following back surgery.
After Woods clipped another vehicle and flipped his Range Rover in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday, he was charged with DUI with property damage. Authorities said a breathalyzer test showed no alcohol in his system, but a deputy described Woods as &#8220;lethargic and slow,&#8221; with &#8220;bloodshot and glassy&#8221; eyes and &#8220;extremely dilated&#8221; pupils, TMZ reported.
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Woods refused a urine test after the crash, which resulted in an additional charge of refusal to submit to a lawful test, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. The sheriff added that Woods &#8220;did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had.&#8221;
Woods&#8217; ex-wife Elin Nordegren expressed concern for her former husband, with whom she shares two children, People <a href="https://people.com/tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-concerned-after-another-car-crash-exclusive-source-11937262">reported</a> on Monday.
&#8220;The kids are close with Tiger, so of course Elin cares too,” a source told the outlet. “She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad. Elin&#8217;s concerned that he had another car crash and got arrested.”
President Donald Trump also commented on the crash, calling Woods &#8220;an amazing person, amazing man, but [he&#8217;s had] some difficulty.”
Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

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After golf pro Tiger Woods was hit with yet another DUI, fans and followers are questioning: Why in the world doesn’t the billionaire celebrity just hire a private driver?
According to one source who spoke with <a href="https://people.com/why-tiger-woods-wont-hire-a-driver-exclusive-source-11936867">People</a>, it all comes down to independence. The insider spoke with People following Woods’ latest incident in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday. 
The person claimed that Woods, &#8220;doesn&#8217;t want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing… and he thinks he is fine to drive.&#8221;
The 50-year-old golfing legend, who became only the second active athlete ever to be certified by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/tiger-woods/">Forbes</a> as a billionaire in 2022, was charged with a DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test following his rollover crash this weekend, as The Daily Wire previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tiger-woods-involved-in-florida-rollover-crash-see-aftermath-of-his-range-rover">reported</a>. Woods was visibly impaired, but not by alcohol, as he blew a 0.00 on the breathalyzer test. It appeared to authorities that the golfer was under the influence of another substance.
“They did several tests, he did explain the injuries and surgeries,” Sheriff John Budensiek said. “They did some in-depth roadside tests, and when it was determined, he was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County Jail.” The sheriff noted that Woods appeared “lethargic.” 
He also mentioned that no one was injured, and that the incident could have been “a lot worse.”
This wasn’t his first time getting into trouble on the road. Woods was seriously injured following a rollover crash in 2021. Prior to that, in 2017, the golf pro pleaded guilty to reckless driving, agreed to pay a fine, and attended DUI school after being arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence.
This is all curious behavior considering that the insider who spoke with People also professed that Woods prefers to stay out of the headlines. 
&#8220;He is not a social butterfly and prefers to hang around his home with his kids, or hitting balls, or playing video games,&#8221; the source told People. &#8220;He despises public scrutiny.&#8221;
President Trump addressed the incident shortly after the crash. “I feel so badly. He’s got some difficulty.” the president told reporters in Miami. “There was an accident and that’s all I know … Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person, amazing man.”
Woods has been dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., since 2025.

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Vanessa Trump is back on Instagram but she’s not talking about Tiger Woods.
Less than 24 hours after Woods was arrested following a DUI rollover crash in Florida, Trump quietly returned to social media Saturday with a pair of Instagram story posts. Both featured her daughter, Kai Trump, at the Miami Open.
One showed Kai smiling alongside youth golf pro Allan Kournikova and a top tennis coach. The other was a video of Kai fielding fan questions in an “Ask Me Anything.”
Noticeably absent? Any mention of Woods or the crash that just landed him behind bars.
On Friday afternoon, Woods crashed his Range Rover near his Jupiter Island home after trying to pass a truck towing a pressure cleaner. The vehicle flipped. He managed to crawl out, but responding officers said he appeared “lethargic” and possibly under the influence of medication or drugs.
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He was hit with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test and spent about eight hours in jail.
“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said.
Deputies said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. A breath test later showed no alcohol in his system, shifting attention to whether another substance may have been involved.
“We really weren’t suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case, and that proved to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And, so, he’s been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
Late Friday, President Trump weighed in on the crash, calling Woods a close friend.
“I feel so badly,” Trump said. “He’s an amazing person, amazing man, but some difficulty.”
Woods has not publicly commented on the crash or his arrest.
It’s not his first run-in. The crash marks Woods’ second DUI arrest and his fourth public car accident.
Trump, who has been dating Woods for over a year, was not in the vehicle.
She shares five children with Donald Trump Jr., who she divorced in 2018.
The couple, Woods and Trump, went public with their relationship last year after weeks of speculation and had just been spotted together days earlier at a golf event in Palm Beach.

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Tiger Woods is out of jail, and a new mugshot shows the golf star looking glassy-eyed after spending hours behind bars following a DUI arrest tied to a rollover crash near his Jupiter Island home.
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The 15-time major champion was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Martin County, Florida after he t-boned another vehicle, sending his Range Rover onto its side.
The crash unfolded just before 2 p.m. near the Hobe Sound Yacht Club, just minutes from his multimillion-dollar, 12-acre oceanfront estate.
Authorities say Woods sped up to try to pass a truck hauling a pressure cleaner when he plowed into it.
Photos from the scene show Woods’ black SUV tipped onto its side as authorities and a flatbed tow truck surrounded the wreck.
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“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said.
Deputies said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. A breath test later showed no alcohol in his system, shifting attention to whether another substance may have been involved.
“We really weren&#8217;t suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case, and that proved to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And, so, he&#8217;s been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
Woods now faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
The golf legend was alone in the SUV at the time of the crash and was not hurt. He was able to crawl out after the vehicle flipped.
The incident adds to a pattern of past issues behind the wheel. In 2017, Woods was arrested after being found asleep in his car and later said he had been taking prescription medications following back surgery. In 2021, he was in another serious crash that left him with major leg injuries and sidelined him for a full year.
Friday’s crash also comes just days after Woods returned to competitive golf, raising fresh concerns about his condition off the course.
Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump.
President Trump commented on the situation, calling Woods a close friend.
“I feel so badly,” Trump said. “He’s an amazing person, amazing man, but some difficulty.”
Woods has not publicly commented on the crash or his arrest.

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Golf legend Tiger Woods was charged with Driving Under the Influence — although alcohol was apparently not involved —  after a rollover crash that took place on Friday afternoon in Florida. According to the Martin County Sheriff&#8217;s office, the crash occurred just before 2 p.m. local time on Jupiter Island, where Woods lives.
Sheriff John Budensiek stated that Woods was charged with a DUI and refusal to take a lawful test. Budensiek explained that when officials got to the scene of the crash, Woods was visibly impaired, but not by alcohol — Woods blew a .000. It appeared to authorities that the golfer was under the influence of another substance.
&#8220;They did several tests, he did explain the injuries and surgeries,&#8221; Budensiek said. &#8220;They did in an in-depth roadside test, and he was arrested and taken to Martin County jail.&#8221;
Sheriff Budensiek said that in Florida, Woods won&#8217;t be required to do further testing — so officials won&#8217;t know what caused his visible impairment — but Woods is required to stay behind bars for eight hours following a DUI arrest before he can post bond.
The Sheriff said Jupiter Island police responded to the crash scene on a two-land road on the island when they found Wood&#8217;s Range Rover on the driver&#8217;s side near a large pickup truck carrying machinery.
No one was injured in the crash. The driver of the large truck told investigators Woods was driving at a high rate of speed, thought the exact number isn&#8217;t known, the speed limit on this side beach road is 30 mph.
&#8220;This could have been a lot worse,&#8221; Budensiek said.
Sheriff Budensiek said there was no drugs or alcohol found in Woods&#8217; car, but the golfer was &#8220;lethargic&#8221; from &#8220;what he was intoxicated on.&#8221;
Woods&#8217; two charges are both misdemeanors. While the golf celebrity is in custody, officials said they will keep him away from other inmates because he is considered to be high-profile.
President Trump, who just landed in Miami shortly after the crash, talked about Woods&#8217; state after the incident.
&#8220;I feel so badly. He&#8217;s got some difficulty.&#8221; Trump told reporters on the tarmac. &#8220;There was an accident and that&#8217;s all I know &#8230; Very close friend of mine. He&#8217;s an amazing person, amazing man.&#8221;
Back in 2021, Woods was injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates in Southern California. In that incident, authorities said he was driving at least twice the speed limit, which was 45 mph, when his Genesis GV80 SUV hit a tree, causing the car to go airborne, landing on its side.
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Woods was seriously injured in that crash and had to be extracted from the vehicle. The injuries included fractures to the upper and lower fibula and tibia in his right leg. According to <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/golf/news/tiger-woods-car-accident-2021-crash/276f018b17268545ae227acc">Sporting News</a>, the pro golfer was first discovered by a neighborhood man who said Woods was unconscious. First responders said that Woods was alert when they arrived at the scene. He was taken to a hospital via ambulance after the accident.
Woods&#8217; troubles on the road began in 2017 when he was arrested in Palm Beach County for suspicion of driving under the influence. The golf champion later pleaded guilty to reckless driving, agreed to pay a fine, and attend DUI school.
This latest crash comes a day after Trump said on Fox News that Woods would not play in the 2026 Masters next month.
&#8220;I love Tiger, but he won’t be there,&#8221; Trump said on The Five. &#8220;He will be there, but he won’t be playing in it.&#8221;
Woods has been dating Trump&#8217;s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., since 2025.
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Golf legend Tiger Woods has confirmed his rumored relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump.
The 49-year-old made the announcement on both Instagram and X following months of speculation that the two were secretly dating. &#8220;Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts,” Woods posted alongside photos of the couple posing together. 
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Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts. <a href="https://t.co/ETONf1pUmI">pic.twitter.com/ETONf1pUmI</a>
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Ivanka Trump commented on the post, writing, “So happy for you both!&#8221; Rapper Snoop Dogg did as well, requesting that Woods “Check ya d m.&#8221;
Vanessa Trump was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until they divorced in 2018. The two had five children together during that time.
Vanessa and Don Jr&#8217;s oldest daughter, Kai Trump, is 17 and attends the same school in Florida as Woods&#8217; two children, Sam and Charlie. Kai is an avid golfer and will play at the University of Miami in 2026. 
Woods and Vanessa have been spotted at various golf events together, as their kids have been involved in the same junior competitions for the last few months. President Trump’s eldest granddaughter competed in an invitational golf tournament against Charlie Woods last week, per <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tiger-woods-confirms-relationship-vanessa-trump-president-trumps-forme-rcna197741">NBC News</a>.
Woods has two children with his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, who he was married to from 2004 until they divorced in 2010 following a sex scandal for which he publicly apologized. The five-time Masters champion was also romantically linked to Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn.
President Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Woods in a ceremony at the White House in 2019. 
&#8220;Tiger Woods is a global symbol of American excellence, devotion and drive,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/05/06/720656746/trump-gives-presidential-medal-of-freedom-to-tiger-woods">said</a> at the time. &#8220;These qualities embody the American spirit of pushing boundaries, defying limits and always striving for greatness.&#8221;
Woods was back at the White House last month for a reception during Black History Month to “pay tribute to the generations of black legends, champions, warriors and patriots who helped drive our country forward to greatness.&#8221;

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Tiger Woods Confirms Relationship With Vanessa Trump: ‘Love Is In The Air’

Tiger Woods Confirms Relationship With Vanessa Trump: 'Love Is In The Air'

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Adapted from <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/episode/the-masters-2024-preview-member-exclusive" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Crain &amp; Co.,”</a> April 11, 2024. 
Jake: The 2024 Masters begins today. Love him or hate him, Tiger Woods is the most impactful player to his sport in my lifetime — and possibly ever. There&#8217;s a good argument there. And if this weekend is his last go around at the Masters, and regardless of how well he plays or if he makes the cut, I am just thankful I got to be around to watch his rise, his fall, and his rise again.
Never before have I seen one man make a whole sport cool around the globe. He completely changed the way the game is played. He played the villain and the hero, made incredibly clutch shots in huge moments, and overcame adversity time and time again.
Growing up in our house, I loved watching Tiger and my father loved rooting against him because of his “on the course antics.” He was a little bit different in the way that he handled himself. But it didn’t matter how you felt about Tiger Woods: You were going to watch him. And that&#8217;s the most important thing. We saw him make grown men melt in front of our eyes, and he took over the sporting world over and over.
Has Tiger made some questionable choices in his past? Without a doubt. But that is all part of what&#8217;s been the Tiger Woods Experience. And unfortunately, we will never see someone do what he has done in the game of golf again, or maybe any other sport. But in golf, they don&#8217;t have to be concerned because Tiger&#8217;s already elevated the sport so much, from one poll to the other, that golf is here to stay in the forefront for the long haul.
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In the discussion of the most impactful player to their sport, no other player’s impact on the game of golf compares to Tiger’s and the way he elevated the sport in every aspect. (I emphasize player because the most impactful person to their sport is the person who invented it because without that, none of this would even be possible.) But is there anybody that&#8217;s been more impactful than Tiger?
David: Well, no. Now, he may not be the greatest athlete of all time. For example, Wayne Gretzky, who we mentioned earlier this week, is just head and shoulders above everyone who has ever played hockey. But if you&#8217;re going to use the word “impactful,” then it would have to be Tiger Woods.
It just so happens that when Tiger was coming around and dominating, we were of the age we were interested and able to see his career unfold. That&#8217;s always going to be a part of our upbringing. But to prove his impact, you can look at the data when it comes to the sport. And I think he&#8217;s one of the first billionaire athletes as well, certainly the first billionaire golfer.
We should be thankful that he&#8217;s going to be competing in this Masters. I don&#8217;t know how well he will do, and I don&#8217;t know if he&#8217;ll make the cut — though his odds did improve overnight. They were +12,000 Wednesday and +10,000 today (Thursday). But it was just February 2021 when Tiger got in his car accident and people wondered if he would ever even walk again. And now, he&#8217;s going to be walking the greens at Augusta National this week. So for that, we should be thankful.
Jake: Blaine, is Tiger going to win? Is he going to make the cut?
Blaine: When it comes to the Masters, you just want to be close. You want to be in shooting range on Sunday where you can make a run. And I don&#8217;t think people realize how dominant Tiger was during his run. Looking at stats, for Scottie Scheffler to catch Tiger&#8217;s total weeks spent at number one, he would need to be at the top every week for 12 years and three days.
Jake: Well, enjoy your pimento cheese sandwiches, fathers and sons, and let&#8217;s see if Tiger can go on the prowl once again in Augusta.
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Jake Crain is co-host of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/%22https://www.dailywire.com/show/crain-and-company/%22">Crain &amp; Company,</a> the Daily Wire’s sports show hosted by former athletes and coaches Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone. Follow him: @JakeCrain_
Blain Crain is co-host of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/%22https://www.dailywire.com/show/crain-and-company/%22">Crain &amp; Company</a> at The Daily Wire and a former wide receiver for Western Colorado University. Follow Blain: @Blain_Crain
David Cone is a co-host and producer of the Daily Wire’s sports show <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/%22https://www.dailywire.com/show/crain-and-company/%22">Crain &amp; Company</a>, as well as a contributor to Morning Wire. David is also a former quarterback for the University of Michigan. Follow him: @davidadamcone

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