Donald Trump provides latest update on Tiger Woods after Florida crash and DUI arrest

President Donald Trump has provided an update on Tiger Woods following the golfer’s rollover crash and DUI arrest in Florida last Friday. 

Speaking to the New York Post today, Trump said Woods, 50, is “doing great” despite living “a life of pain.”

Woods' crash occurred around 2 p.m. local time on Jupiter Island last Friday when Woods’ Land Rover collided with a trailer truck. 

The right side of his Range Rover SUV clipped the trailer’s fender, causing the vehicle to flip onto its side and skid across the road. 

Woods had to crawl out of the passenger door after the “high-speed” collision. 

He was reportedly helped out of his SUV by the other driver. 

Thankfully no one was injured in the incident. 

In a new police report released today, Martin County Sheriff’s Office noted Woods “showed signs of impairment.” 

A breathalyser test returned negative for alcohol, but deputies observed several physical symptoms: bloodshot, glassy eyes, dilated pupils, sweating, and a noticeable limp. 

The police report confirmed Woods appeared to stumble during the field sobriety test, hiccupping repeatedly, and he told deputies he has had seven back surgeries and 20 procedures on his leg and ankle, which sometimes seizes while walking.

Woods also had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket and admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that morning. 

The 15-time major champion refused a urine test at the scene, resulting in an additional charge of refusal to submit to a lawful test. 

Woods was formally arrested just after 3 p.m. and spent eight hours in custody before being released on bail.

President Trump, who calls Woods “a very close friend,” provided a late update on Woods' condition when speaking to the New York Post today.

Trump said of Woods: 

“I have (spoke with him). I think he’s doing great, he’s doing good. 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. 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. He doesn’t have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain.”

The incident marks Woods’ second DUI arrest in Florida, following a 2017 case in which he was found asleep at the wheel near his home. 

He has also been involved in multiple serious crashes, including a near-fatal rollover in Los Angeles in 2021 that caused severe leg injuries requiring extensive surgery. 

Despite those setbacks, the former world number one returned to competitive golf, playing in the 2022 Masters after a 14-month recovery.

Woods has expressed his desire to participate in the 2026 Masters next week, though he recently admitted his body is “not recovering like it did when it was 24, 25.” 

He remains listed in the field, but his fitness and readiness are uncertain, especially after recent events. 

The charges against Woods — driving under the influence (DUI), property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test — are misdemeanours under Florida law. 

Woods' first court date is set for 23 April, but he will not be required to attend.