Trump praised Woods as an “amazing man” after his Florida crash.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he felt “so badly” after learning of a car crash involving Tiger Woods, who wasIn response to a question about Woods' crash, the president told reporters, “I feel so badly.
He’s got some difficulty,” Trump said. “Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person. Amazing man. But, some difficulty.” Woods has longstanding personal ties to President Trump and the Trump family that extend beyond golf. Trump, an avid golfer, has praised Woods publicly for years and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, calling him one of the greatest athletes in sports history.Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was being held in jail but separate from others. “He’s not going to be with other inmates that could hurt him or try to capitalize on what he did,” he said. “He’ll pay the price, but he’s not going to pay the price by getting punished in jail.”Tiger Woods Car Crash: What We Know Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested Friday after a car crash in which his Land Rover struck another vehicle and rolled over, authorities said. Budensiek said Woods and the driver of the other vehicle were not injured. Woods was able to crawl out through the passenger side of his vehicle. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. near where Woods lives on Jupiter Island. Budensiek said Woods attempted to pass a pressure‑cleaning truck on a two‑lane road and swerved to avoid a collision, but clipped the rear of the truck’s trailer. Woods’ vehicle then rolled onto its driver’s side. Investigators at the scene determined Woods was showing signs of impairment, Budensiek said. Woods took a breath test that was negative for alcohol, but refused to submit to a urine test. He was charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, both misdemeanors, the sheriff said.Woods has been involved in a car crash. Most recently, in February 2021, his SUV ran off a coastal road in Los Angeles at a high rate of speed, causing severe injuries to his right leg and ankle. Woods later said doctors at the time considered amputating his leg. Since that crash, Woods has played in 11 tournaments, completing all 72 holes four times and never finishing closer than 16 shots behind the winner.Woods was also arrested on a DUI charge in 2017 after South Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle that was parked awkwardly and had damage to the driver’s side. Woods said he had an adverse reaction to prescription painkillers and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving.The 15‑time major champion won his fifth Masters in 2019 and has 82 career PGA Tour victories, tied with Sam Snead for the most all time. Woods, 50, has been working his way back to competitive golf following a seventh back surgery in September and had not decided whether he would play in the Masters from April 9–12. His last official tournament appearance was at the British Open in 2024. He ruptured his Achilles tendon in March 2025, sidelining him for the season even before the back surgery. Woods returned to competition this week by playing in his indoor TGL golf league on Tuesday night.He is also facing a decision deadline on whether to serve as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland. Woods was offered the role for the previous Ryder Cup but did not decline until June. The PGA of America has said it wants a decision sooner this time.Woods' connection with Trump took on a more personal dimension after Woods began dating Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., with the couple confirming their relationship publicly in 2025. Trump has said Woods personally informed him of the relationship and has spoken positively about both Woods and Vanessa Trump, describing Woods as a “fantastic guy” with whom he has played golf on multiple occasions.in recent years as part of efforts to help reunify men’s professional golf following the split between the PGA Tour and the Saudi‑backed LIV Golf circuit. Woods, a member of the PGA Tour’s policy board, has joined meetings with Trump, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and representatives tied to LIV Golf’s financial backers to discuss a framework that would bring the sport’s top players back together more regularly. Woods has said the talks focused on restoring unity in the game and creating a structure that serves players, fans and commercial partners, while Trump has positioned himself as a facilitator in negotiations that have dragged on since a preliminary agreement was announced in 2023.Tiger Woods has an estimated net worth of about $1.5 billion, according to Forbes, which lists him among the world’s wealthiest athletes. The vast majority of his fortune has come from endorsements, licensing and business ventures rather than tournament winnings, though he has earned more than $120 million on the PGA Tour. Forbes certified Woods as a billionaire in 2022, citing decades of sponsorship deals, golf‑course design work and investments tied to his global brand.Updates: 3/27/26, 7:10 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks., ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not"both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you., you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations.
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