Woods' legal team challenges prosecutors' prescription records subpoena
Woods' legal team contests prosecutors' subpoena for prescription records in DUI case.
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Tiger Woods DUI Arrest
Professional golfer Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a vehicle crash on Jupiter Island, Florida. Woods pleaded not guilty and is undergoing inpatient treatment. This marks his second DUI arrest.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Tiger Woods' attorney contests prosecution subpoena for prescription records
On April 15, 2026, Tiger Woods' attorney Douglas Duncan filed a motion opposing prosecutors' attempt to subpoena Woods' prescription drug records from Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida. Prosecutors sought details on prescriptions filled between January 1 and March 27, 2026, including fill frequency, pill quantities, dosage amounts, and medication warnings. Duncan argued Woods has a constitutional privacy right in these records and requested a hearing to determine relevance to the criminal investigation.
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from his March 31 rollover crash. He was also charged with refusal to submit to a lawful test and distracted driving. He was ordered to appear in court in May 2026 and was released on bond following his arrest.
Tiger Woods arrested following rollover car crash in Florida
Tiger Woods was arrested on March 31, 2026, following a rollover crash of his SUV near his home in Hobe Sound, Florida. Officers arrived at the scene and found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. Woods was tested with a breathalyzer and registered zero alcohol content but refused a urine test. He was charged with misdemeanor DUI, refusal to submit to a lawful test, and distracted driving.
Tiger Woods enters treatment facility in Switzerland
Following his arrest, Tiger Woods released a statement indicating he was stepping away from professional golf to seek treatment and focus on his health. Reports indicate he entered a treatment facility in Switzerland in April 2026.
Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida
Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion golfer, was arrested on March 27 on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side on Jupiter Island, Florida. The incident occurred on a beachside residential road with a 30 mph speed limit while Woods was traveling at high speeds. Deputies found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket and observed signs of impairment including profuse sweating, lethargic movements, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and extremely dilated pupils. Woods agreed to a breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol but refused a urinalysis or blood test for other drugs.
Tiger Woods withdraws from Masters and Ryder Cup team captain consideration
Tiger Woods, a five-time Masters champion, withdrew from competing at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. He also removed himself from consideration to be the United States Ryder Cup team captain for 2027 as he steps away from golf for an undetermined amount of time.
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in a Florida court to charges of misdemeanor driving under the influence with property damage. Woods contended that he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station when his vehicle clipped the truck.
Tiger Woods granted permission to leave United States for treatment
A Martin County, Florida judge granted Woods' request to leave the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility. The judge cited Woods' need for an intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program away from media and public scrutiny.
Prosecutors issue subpoena for Tiger Woods' prescription drug records
Prosecutors in Martin County, Florida announced plans to issue a subpoena seeking Tiger Woods' prescription medication records from Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida covering January through March 2025. The subpoena seeks the dates prescriptions were filled, number of pills, dosage amounts, and any instructions or warnings about driving while taking the medications. Objections must be filed within 10 days.
Tiger Woods granted permission to travel for comprehensive inpatient treatment
Tiger Woods was granted permission on April 1 to travel out of the country to enter into comprehensive inpatient treatment.
Tiger Woods has history of multiple vehicle crashes since 2009
Tiger Woods has been involved in multiple vehicle crashes over the past 17 years. In 2009, his SUV plowed into a fire hydrant and tree outside his home near Orlando. In 2017, he was arrested for DUI and took a plea deal. In 2021, a car crash in Los Angeles damaged his right leg so severely that doctors considered amputation, keeping him off the golf course for the entire year.
Tiger Woods announces stepping away to seek treatment
Tiger Woods announced that he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health. In a statement posted to social media, Woods said he understands the seriousness of his situation and is committed to returning in a healthier and stronger condition both personally and professionally.
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence charges in Martin County, Florida. He was charged with DUI, property damage, refusal to submit to testing, and careless driving. Woods waived his arraignment and demanded a trial with a jury.
Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after vehicle crash in Florida
Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Range Rover SUV clipped a trailer and rolled over on its side on Jupiter Island, Florida. Deputies found two pain pills in his pocket and observed signs of impairment. Woods passed a breathalyzer test showing no alcohol but refused a urine test. He was traveling at high speeds on a residential road with a 30 mph speed limit.
Florida prosecutors issue subpoena for Tiger Woods prescription drug records
Prosecutors in Martin County, Florida issued a subpoena to Lewis Pharmacy for all prescription medication records for Tiger Woods from January 1 through March 27, 2026. The subpoena seeks information including dates and times prescriptions were filled, types of medications, number of pills, dosage amounts, special instructions, and warnings about operating a motor vehicle while taking the prescriptions.
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