Tiger Woods has just been arrested yesterday on suspicion of driving under the influence. As soon as the arrest was made, a copy of the professional golfer’s mug shot has circulated the internet.
On May 29, famous golfer Tiger Woods was arrested near Jupiter, Florida after he was suspected of driving under the influence, otherwise known as DUI. The arrest was made at 3:00 am by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Woods was then charged with unlawful blood alcohol level and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Woods explained that the suspicion of influence had nothing to do with alcohol intake but was an unexpected reaction to the prescribed medications that he has been taking. Woods is currently recovering from his fourth back surgery, which he had to undergo to alleviate back and leg pains. He was instructed to rest for up to six months, which meant he had to refrain from playing professional golf for the rest of the year. Before the DUI incident, the legendary golfer has exclaimed that he had not felt this good in years since he underwent the surgery.
In light of the arrest, according to reports, Wood said that he understood the severity of his actions and has initiated to take full responsibility for what he did. He has released an official statement apologizing to his family, friends, and fans. He stated that he will do everything he can to make sure that this incident will never occur again.
He was released later that same day without bond on his own recognizance. However, it has not been revealed whether or not Woods was tested positive for drugs or alcohol. It also remains unknown if he was driving alone that time but reports say that nobody got hurt. While the arrest report has not been made available yet, Woods or his representative have not made any further statement regarding this matter.
