Report: Tiger Woods' plea to DUI charge as police report revealed

An attorney representing Tiger Woods has reportedly entered a not guilty plea to driving under the influence on behalf of the golfer, according to a report.

TMZ are reporting the 82-time PGA Tour winner, 50, has denied the charge and also retained the services of Duncan Graham. 

Graham is the same attorney who represented the 15-time major champion when he admitted reckless driving in 2017. 

Woods was found asleep behind the wheel of his Mercedez-Benz in May 2017 near his Florida home. 

A toxicology report found Woods had several legal medications in his system and marijuana's active ingredient. 

Woods, who was 41 at the time and had won 14 majors, was required to attend a drug treatment programme as part of a plea bargain. 

It was the second incident involving Woods hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons. 

He crashed into a fire hydrant outside his home in 2009 and it led to the golf star admitting to being unfaithful to his then wife Elin Nordegren. 

In 2021 Woods cheated death after being involved in another crash at high speed. 

Although he sustained serious leg injuries and doctors considered amputation, he returned to competitive golf only 14 months later at the Masters. 

Investigators were criticised as his blood wasn't tested nor was he required to undergo a field sobriety test. Police said there was no probable cause as Woods was lucid after being pulled from the car and showed no signs of impairment.

The TMZ report comes as more information has come to light regarding Woods' car crash last week. 

Cops released the official report into the incident, that occurred on 27 March, on Tuesday. 

The report claimed Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket and was acting "lethargic and slow" whilst "sweating profusely" following his crash last Friday. 

Woods, who was forced to crawl out of the passenger side of the vehicle after the collision, was also "hiccuping" as he spoke to investigators at the scene. 

The golfer passed a breathalyser test but refused to a urinalysis test for other drugs, the Martin County Sheriff John Budensiak said. 

During the interview at the scene, Woods reportedly answered "I take a few" when asked if he took any prescription medication. 

Woods, according to the affidavit, also told reporters he was looking down at his phone whilst changing radio stations in his Land Rover just before the incident. 

He did not realise the truck, which was also towing a trailer and indicating right into a driveway in Beach Road, had slowed down.

Woods was kept in jail for eight hours before being released. 

As well as being charged with driving under the influence, Woods is also accused of property damage and refusal to submit a lawful test. 

His first court appearance is reportedly scheduled for the week after the 2026 Masters. 

His attendance is not required, according to the Golf Channel. 

Woods is currently still listed in the field for the first men's major of the year. 

As a past champion, he is allowed to take his decision over whether to participate until the 11th hour. 

It is highly unlikely now that Woods will participate. In recent weeks, he had spoken of his desire to make his 27th competitive appearance at Augusta. 

The PGA Tour, and Woods, have so far not commented on the latest scandal. 

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