Tiger Woods DUI Case: Golfer's Prescription Drug History Called Into Question

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The DUI case involving golf star Tiger Woods has taken a new turn after a Florida judge ruled that prosecutors can access his prescription drug records—raising questions about his medical history and medication use in the lead-up to his March 2026 crash.

What the court just ruled

A judge in Martin County, Florida approved a request allowing prosecutors to obtain Woods’ prescription records from early 2026 up to the day of the crash.

Key points from the ruling:

• Prosecutors can review his pharmacy records and prescriptions

• The defense previously tried to block the subpoena on privacy grounds

• The records will be sealed from the public, but accessible to legal teams

Why prescription drugs are now central to the case

The investigation is focusing on whether prescription medication contributed to impaired driving.

According to court documents and police reports:

• Woods was found with hydrocodone (opioid painkillers) in his pocket after the crash

• Officers reported signs of possible impairment (bloodshot eyes, lethargy, dilated pupils)

• He admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that day

• He refused a urine test but passed a breathalyzer (no alcohol detected)

Why prosecutors want his full prescription history

Investigators are trying to determine:

• What medications he was prescribed

• Dosage levels and frequency of use

• Whether warnings about driving were provided

• Whether multiple prescriptions could have interacted

The argument is that prescription drugs—especially opioids or sedatives—can impair judgment even when legally prescribed.

Defense position

Woods’ legal team has argued:

• His medical records are private and sensitive

• Prescription use alone does not prove impairment

• The crash may have been caused by distraction (he reportedly mentioned his phone and radio at the time)

Bigger context

This is not the first time prescription drugs have come up in Woods’ legal history:

• A previous 2017 DUI case involved multiple prescription substances in his system, including painkillers and sedatives

• That case was later resolved with a reckless driving plea

Bottom line

The DUI case against Tiger Woods is now heavily focused on his prescription drug history after a court allowed prosecutors to access his medical records. While the records remain confidential, they could play a major role in determining whether prescription medication contributed to the crash or whether other factors were responsible.