Woods DUI Records
Prosecutors Obtain Tiger Woods' Medical Records for Review in Ongoing DUI Case
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Key Points
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Woods made his first public appearance since the arrest at The Travelers Championship in Connecticut, where he introduced PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, who announced changes to the PGA Tour's future competitive model.
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Judge Darren Steele of the Martin County Circuit Court signed off on agreements that allow prosecutors to request and review Woods' hospital and prescription records related to the DUI case.
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The March 27 Jupiter Island crash involved Woods' SUV clipping a truck's trailer and rolling onto its side, with deputies noting two pain pills in his pocket, signs of impairment, and a Breathalyzer result showing no alcohol while he declined a urine test.
A Florida judge has ruled that prosecutors can review Tiger Woods' private hospital and prescription records tied to his March DUI arrest, according to Golf Digest. Judge Darren Steele of the Martin County Circuit Court signed off on the agreements, giving the State Attorney's Office access to records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital and a Palm Beach pharmacy.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. A protective order limits who can see the records — only prosecutors, law enforcement, state experts, and Woods' defense team, TSN reported.
What Happened the Night of the Crash
On March 27, Woods' SUV clipped a truck's trailer on Jupiter Island and rolled onto its side, according to Chicago Tribune. Deputies found two pain pills in his pocket and noticed signs of impairment. Woods took a Breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol in his system. He declined a urine test.
The medical records cover the period from January 1 through the end of March, Golf Digest reported. That time span suggests prosecutors want a full picture of Woods' prescription drug use before and after the crash.
Judge Approves Key Agreements Between Both Sides
The agreements between Woods' defense team and the State Attorney's Office were first approved in May, according to TSN. Judge Steele's sign-off allows prosecutors to formally request and review the hospital and pharmacy records. The case remains in Martin County circuit court.
The protective order is a key detail. It keeps the records from going public. Only a tight circle of legal and law enforcement officials can see them, Golf Digest noted.
Woods Returns to Public Eye at PGA Tour Event
Despite the legal pressure, Woods has started making public appearances. He traveled abroad for treatment and then showed up at The Travelers Championship in Connecticut — his first public appearance since the March arrest, according to iHeart News Radio. He introduced PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp at the event.
Rolapp used the moment to announce changes to the PGA Tour's future competitive model. Woods' presence at the event drew significant attention, given the ongoing DUI case playing out back in Florida.
What Comes Next in the DUI Case
Prosecutors are now expected to subpoena the hospital records directly, according to Chicago Tribune. The goal is to build a clearer picture of what Woods may have taken before the crash. The two pills found at the scene are central to the case.
Woods has not commented publicly on the legal proceedings. With the medical records now in play, the case moves into a more detailed phase of evidence review. No trial date has been set.
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