Tiger Woods was found with two white pills in his pocket and to have had “bloodshot and glassy” eyes according to an arrest affidavit released by the Martin Country Sheriff’s Office.
The 15-time major champion spent eight hours in the Martin County jail after his arrest on DUI charges after his vehicle travelling at “high speeds” rolled over after a collision with a trailer on a residential road in Jupiter Island, Florida on Friday 27 March, causing an estimated $5,000 in damages before he was later released on bond.
The affidavit revealed that the 50-year-old, who escaped with no serious injuries, was found to have been acting “lethargic and slow” and showing “several signs of impairment” when in dialogue with deputies at the scene and instructed to perform a sobriety test, with a line claiming he was “limping and stumbling to the right” when carrying out one of the exercises.
The report also claims Woods was “sweating profusely” when “sitting in the back seat of a vehicle which had cool air flowing” and had “extremely dilated eyes.”
According to the report, when searching Woods deputies uncovered two white pills which were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription drug used to treat pain.
When asked if he had taken the pills, Woods reportedly responded: “I take a few.”
He also allegedly told law enforcement that before the crash, he had been distracted in his vehicle searching for his phone and adjusting the radio before he noticed the vehicle in front had slowed down.
“Had there been someone moving in the opposite direction, we would not be having a conversation saying there was no injuries,” Sheriff John Budensiek said. “This could’ve been a lot worse.”
Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which he passed but refused to submit a urine test which as a result raised suspicions that he was attempting “not to incriminate himself” according to Budensiek, and therefore led to his arrest.
Woods is charged with driving while intoxicated, property damage, and refusing to submit to a urine test.
The five-time Masters winner was aiming to participate in the upcoming edition of the major tournament in April and currently remains listed in the field.
Woods is expected to appear in court on or before Friday 17 April.