Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Florida

The 14-time major champion was booked into the Palm Beach County jail

Tiger Woods was arrested on Monday on a driving under influence (DUI) charge in Jupiter, Florida, and spent nearly four hours in a county jail before he was released.

Woods, the 14-time major champion who ranks second with his 79 career victories on the PGA Tour, has not played for four months. He is out for the rest of the season while he recovers from his fourth back surgery. Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI about 3 am on Monday in a suburban area and taken to the Palm Beach County jail, Jupiter Police spokeswoman Kristin Rightler said.

Jail records show that Woods was booked into Palm Beach County jail at 7:18 am and released on his own recognisance at 10:50 am.

Rightler said she did not have additional details about the circumstances leading to Woods’ arrest, nor did she have any information about whether the arrest involved drugs or alcohol. She said an arrest report may be available Tuesday. His agent at Excel Sports, Mark Steinberg, did not immediately respond to a voicemail from The Associated Press. PGA Tour spokesman Ty Votaw said the tour would have no comment.

Woods has not been seen at a golf tournament since he opened with a 77 at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, withdrawing the next day because of back spasms. He was in Los Angeles for the Genesis Open, run by his foundation, but did not come to the course because of his back. He was at the Masters, but only to attend the dinner for past champions.

In an update on Friday on his website, Woods said the fusion surgery provided instant relief and that “I haven’t felt this good in years.”