Newly-Released Bodycam Footage Reveals the Shocking Moment Tiger Woods Failed His Sobriety Test and Was Handcuffed After Rollover Car Crash
Tiger Woods was given a sobriety test after his crash.
April 3 2026, Published 3:28 p.m. ET
Newly released bodycam footage obtained by RadarOnline.com reveals the struggles an impaired Tiger Woods had trying to pass a field sobriety test after his rollover SUV crash.
While the golfing great had no alcohol in his system, he was still arrested for driving under the influence of powerful pain-killing medication.
Tiger Tamed by a Test
Tiger Woods failed a field sobriety test.
As sheriff's deputies in Marion County, Florida, cleared the scene, one officer was tasked with walking Woods through a series of simple commands to evaluate his response time and clarity.
The tests involved the standard touch-your-nose and swing-your-arms requests, wrapping up with orders for the 50-year-old to complete some hand and arm movements.
However, he clearly struggled not only with the motions but also with the number of repetitions for each exercise. When he was finished, the deputy asked if he was all done. As soon as Tiger replied with a confident yes, she asked him to stand up and face her patrol vehicle.
That's when she slapped on the handcuffs.
"At this time, I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you’re under that unknown substance," she informed him. "So at this time, you are under arrest for DUI."
Time to Think
Woods was handcuffed and placed in the back of a patrol vehicle.
Woods was then loaded into the deputy's vehicle as the investigation wrapped up. Sitting alone inside the cramped, hot car, the Masters champ sobered up and started to comprehend the severity of his situation.
As he looked around and took in his new surroundings, the 50-year-old muttered sarcastically to himself, "This is fun."
He also asked multiple times about the whereabouts of his phone. Finally, moments before being hauled off, the deputy asked him if he was "cool back there," to which he snarked, "nope."
After turning up the a/c, the deputy asked if he "could feel it now," Woods offered a more subdued, "yes" before confirming one more time that she had his cellphone.
Jetting Away
Inside the severity of the situation hit him.
Shortly after his release from prison after an 8-hour detention, Woods pledged to address his demons and find the help he needs.
"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health," he wrote online. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."
On Friday, April 3, Woods' private jet was spotted landing in Zurich, Switzerland, well known for its luxurious and exclusive treatment facilities.
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Woods has since flown off to Switzerland for treatment.
As Radar previously reported, Woods was involved in a two-car rollover accident in Florida, after reportedly attempting to pass a truck hauling a trailer on a narrow road. His SUV flipped onto its side in the wreck and Woods was forced to crawl out through one of the vehicle's windows.
When authorities arrived, the golfer exhibited "severe" signs of impairment, including "sweating profusely" and acting lethargic. His eyes also appeared glassy and bloodshot, according to cops.
While he passed a breathalyzer test and claimed he had not consumed any alcohol that day before driving, pills identified as hydrocodone – a prescription opioid used for severe pain – were found in his pocket, and he admitted to sometimes taking them.
