Tiger Woods DUI Case: Bodycam Footage Released

A week after Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest, bodycam footage has been released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

In the footage, Woods is seen being handcuffed after failing some field sobriety tests.

Before performing the tests, Woods tells Deputy Tatiana Levenar that he took “a few” medications in “the morning."

During one of the tests, Tiger is asked to follow a pen with his eyes. 

Deputy Levenar tells Woods, "I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you're under an unknown substance, so at this time you're under arrest for DUI.”

Tiger asks, "I'm being arrested?” Levenar replies, “Yes, sir.”

The video also shows another officer emptying Tiger’s pockets. Two white pills are pulled out of Tiger’s left pocket.

Tiger says, "That’s a Norco.”

"Norco? Okay," the deputy says, then relaying to another officer, "He says it's Norco."

Woods allegedly clipped a pressure cleaner trailer attached to a truck while driving his Range Rover along South Beach Road near Hobe Sound Beach. 

Immediately after the collision, Tiger calmly tells an officer in another part of the footage, "I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden — boom.” Woods is seen kneeling while telling an officer what happened.

Once Woods was under arrest and inside police car, footage shows him yawning, hiccuping and seemingly falling asleep.

In a press conference, Martin County Sheriff's officials told the media that Woods was taken into custody for DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Woods has pleaded not guilty.

Woods broke his silence on the arrest in a statement on X. He said, "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."

"I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally," Tiger went on. "I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

The next day, a judge approved his request to seek treatment outside of the country, as confirmed in court docs obtained by TMZ.