Tiger Woods DUI Arrest: Meds & Injuries in Spotlight

0:00It's March 31st. From your city to your ears, this is Dallas News Today, powered by AI. Tiger Woods got arrested for driving under the influence after his SUV flipped in a crash on Jupiter Island, Florida. Detectives saw his eyes were bloodshot and glassy with dilated pupils, and he moved slow and lethargic while sweating a lot even with the air. Conditioning on. He also had a limp from past surgeries. They found two pills believed to be hydrocodone in his pocket. Woods admitted taking meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol, ibuprofen, and vicodin, but denied any illegal drugs. He passed a breathalyzer with triple zeros, but refused a urine test. This comes after colliding with another car in a neighborhood where he said he was distracted looking at his phone and switching the radio station. Woods has a huge legacy in golf, joining the PGA Tour in 1996 with 82 wins and over 120 million dollars in.

1:00His last big victory was the Zio-Zio Championship in Japan back in 2019. Now he's pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge, plus property damage. He hired a lawyer, skipped his arraignment, and the next court date is set for April 23, 2026. Legal battles aside, Woods history with injuries and meds adds layers to this story as fans watch how it plays out.