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Tiger Woods DUI After Phone Distraction

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Tiger Woods told police he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before his Jupiter Island crash, leading to a DUI arrest. The 15-time major champion had "bloodshot and glassy eyes," appeared lethargic, and failed field sobriety tests after his Land Rover collided with a pickup truck.

Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in Woods' pocket during a search. Despite sweating profusely after climbing out of the passenger seat, Woods passed an on-site breathalyser test. However, his refusal to provide a urine sample resulted in an eight-hour jail stay before release on bond.

The five-time Masters champion remains listed in the field for the opening major, which would mark his first appearance since The Open in July 2024. The crash caused an estimated $5,000 in damage to his vehicle, with Woods walking away from the incident physically unhurt.