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Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Crash with Hydrocodone Pills in Pocket

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Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-car crash in Florida last week. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office report, officers observed the golfer acting 'lethargic and slow' with 'extremely dilated' pupils and 'profusely sweating' at the scene. Two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket. Woods, 50, passed a breathalyzer test but refused a urinalysis for other drugs.

He told authorities he takes 'a few' prescription medications, including hydrocodone, earlier that morning. The PGA Tour star, who crawled from the passenger door of his rolled SUV, was held in jail for eight hours before posting bail of $15,000. He faces charges of DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Woods, a 15-time major champion, is currently recovering from multiple back surgeries and an Achilles tendon rupture. He recently competed in the TGL indoor league finals but has not ruled out playing in the Masters next month.