Golf legend Tiger Woods imprisoned and charged
Golf legend Tiger Woods, who did not report any injuries, managed to get out of the SUV via the passenger seat. The 50-year-old underwent a breathalyzer test, but refused to provide a blood or urine sample.
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The incident is said to have taken place on Jumper Island in Florida, according to WPTV and ABC News.
It’s only been about five years since Woods was the victim of a serious car accident. At the time, he suffered several fractures in his leg, foot and ankle – injuries that have affected him in the years since.
In 2017, Woods was arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
He was now arrested and charged with non-alcohol-related driving under the influence, and was taken to the Martin County Jail. He was later released on bail.
The sheriff’s explanation
Sheriff John Budensiek has now released a statement. He said according to talkSPORT:
“Our investigation showed the following. Shortly before 2 p.m., a truck with a small trailer was heading north on South Beach Road and was about to turn into a driveway.
“The driver of that vehicle looked in the mirror and saw a dark Land Rover overtaking him at high speed. I don’t know what speed.
“The Land Rover continued to overtake, he saw it coming and tried to drive out to the side of the road, but this is a small two-lane road, and there was no shoulder for this man to drive out on.
“While he was trying to pull out to the side of the road, the Land Rover overtook him at the last minute, swerved to avoid a collision, but cut into the rear of the trailer of the pressure washer, wobbled to the side and rolled over to the driver’s side north of the truck with which it just avoided collision.
“The person driving the Land Rover managed to crawl out of the passenger door, and was identified as Mr. Tiger Woods.
“Our DUI investigators arrived at the scene, and Mr. Woods showed signs of intoxication. They performed several tests on him. Of course, he explained about injuries and surgeries he has had, we took that into account. But they conducted some thorough tests at the roadside, and when it was determined, he was arrested and taken to the Martin County Jail.
“In the Martin County Jail, and also at the scene, we did not suspect that alcohol was involved in this case, and it turned out to be true in the jail. Mr. Woods conducted a breathalyzer test, which showed zero. However, when we asked for a urine sample, he refused, and he is therefore charged with driving under the influence, damage to property, and refusal to submit to legal test.
“No one was injured in the accident. Mr. Woods did not appear to be injured at all, and the other man was not injured.
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Trump’s reaction
Donald Trump and Woods are good friends. The US president was made aware of the accident on Friday and shared his thoughts:
“I feel so bad for him. He has some challenges. There was an accident, and that’s all I know. He is a very close friend of mine. He is a wonderful person, a wonderful man. But he has some challenges.
Tiger Woods – career highlights
Tiger Woods is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, with a career marked by both unprecedented success and serious setbacks.
Sporting highlights:
- 15 major wins, including 5 wins in The Masters (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)
- 82 wins on the PGA Tour – shares record with Sam Snead
- Youngest ever winner of The Masters (21 years old in 1997)
- The only player to win all four Majors four times each
- Completed the “Tiger Slam” in 2000–2001 – winning all four majors in a row
- The return in 2019 after years of injuries and personal problems, when he won The Masters for the fifth time
Personal challenges:
- 2009: Revelations of infidelity led to divorce and a temporary apostasy from the public eye
- 2017: Arrested for driving under the influence in Florida
- 2021: Serious car accident that led to extensive bone injuries in the right leg and foot
- Has undergone a number of back surgeries that have put his career on hold several times
The way forward
Woods made his long-awaited return to golf last week when he competed in the final round of the TGL season. He revealed that he is trying to participate in this year’s Masters, which will take place in April. He said, according to the BBC:
“I’ve tried, but this body doesn’t recover like when I was 24, 25. That doesn’t mean I don’t try; I’ve been trying for a while. I’ve had a couple of serious injuries last year that I’ve had to contend with, and it’s taken some time. I keep trying – I want to play.
“I’ve loved the Masters tournament, I’ve loved being there since I was 19, so it’s meant a lot to me and my family over the years, and I’m going to be there anyway.
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