Golf legend Tiger Woods has been released after spending eight hours inside a Florida jail cell following his latest car crash, but the circumstances surrounding the arrest are already raising troubling questions.
Authorities say the 15-time major winner showed clear signs of impairment at the scene, despite recording a 0.00 on a breathalyser test.
No alcohol, yet something was clearly wrong.
According to police reports, Woods refused to submit to a drug test, a move that has only intensified speculation over what may have been in his system at the time of the incident.
He was subsequently arrested and charged.
The latest episode has reignited concerns about a pattern that has followed the golfing superstar for years, one marked by high-profile crashes, legal trouble, and ongoing scrutiny.
Back in 2009, Woods’ career and personal life were rocked after a mysterious car crash outside his home triggered a scandal that made headlines around the world.
Then, in 2017, he was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being found asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle, an incident he later attributed to prescription medication.
In 2021, the athlete narrowly survived a devastating crash that left him with serious leg injuries, prompting fears he might never return to professional golf.
Now, yet another arrest has placed him back under an uncomfortable spotlight.
Different year, same questions.
How does one of the most recognisable figures in sport continue to find himself in these situations, and what exactly led to this latest incident?
With no alcohol detected, attention inevitably turns to other substances, particularly prescription drugs, which Woods has previously acknowledged using following surgeries and chronic pain issues.
For now, officials have not confirmed what, if anything, was in his system.
But the refusal to undergo further testing is likely to keep the speculation swirling.
