Tiger Woods immediately told the police that he was “on the phone with the president” after his accident and before his arrest last week, according to Thursday’s publication of the footage filmed by a bodycam. The video shows the police arriving at the scene of the accident last Friday in Martin County, Florida, where Tiger Woods hit a truck before ending up, without injury, with his car on its side.
“I’m going to ask you to stay here with us,” an officer said. “Yes, I was on the phone with the president,” replied Woods, who was already out of his vehicle, and then was surprised by his arrest for “driving under the influence,” for which he pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
Context: Tiger Woods, a famous golfer, was involved in an accident and subsequent arrest, claiming to have been speaking with the president at the time.
Fact Check: Tiger Woods confirmed speaking with the president to the police after the accident and before his arrest.
Career on Hold
Woods, a golf superstar with 15 major titles, tested negative for alcohol, but refused a urine test and had pain medications in his possession during the arrest. He was released eight hours later. Involved in several road accidents in recent years, on Tuesday he announced his decision to “step away” from golf to “undergo treatment.”
The golfer has been associated with Donald Trump, who described him as a “very close friend.” The former world number 1 has not competed since July 2024. A year ago, he underwent surgery for a left Achilles tendon rupture, casting doubt on the future of his career, plagued by injuries and surgeries.
