Tiger Woods DUI Arrest, Inpatient Treatment

0:00Tiger Woods got hit with a DUI arrest after crashing his SUV in Florida on March 27th, marking his fourth wreck since 2009. Cops say he was going high speeds on a residential road near his Jupiter Island home when he clipped a truck trailer, flipping his land rover. He crawled out unhurt but showed clear signs of impairment from prescription pain meds tied to his back and leg surgeries. Earlier this week, details emerged from the body cam footage where Woods mentioned talking to the president right before getting handcuffed. He looked sweaty, glassy-eyed, and sluggish during sobriety tests, needing instructions repeated. No alcohol on his breast test, but he skipped the year in one which could lead to extra charges under Florida law. The golf world feels the shock waves hard. Woods, still a massive influence despite not playing since the 2024 British Open, pleaded not guilty and posted bail quick. Woods and insiders buzz about his history of injuries and meds, wondering how this derails his comeback dreams.

1:00Now he's stepping back fully, announcing he's prioritizing recovery with inpatient treatment outside the U.S. for privacy, judge approved it. His team says it's comprehensive care to get him straight. This means no masters for Woods two years running, skipping the champion's dinner and course opening events. He also turned down the Ryder Cup captain spot for 2027, shifting focus to healing as golf takes the back seat for now. Local news, powered by AI, this is Durham News today.