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Tiger Woods' mugshot surfaces after arrest as Masters status comes into question

By Chris Pownall | Last updated Mar 28, 2026 12:49 PM ET

Tiger Woods was seen leaving a jail in Florida on Friday after his arrest. Woods was arrested on multiple charges, including for allegedly driving under the influence, after he overturned his vehicle while passing a truck close to his home.

There were no injuries from the crash, but officials stated he had displayed several indicators of impairment during the time he was questioned.

Breathalyzer test registered a 0.0 blood alcohol level, but officers said they saw numerous indications of impairment and after refusing to submit a urine sample.

Woods was held for a minimum of eight hours before he could be released. Shortly thereafter, Woods' mugshot emerged.

Tiger Woods Mug Shot Released After DUI Arrest https://t.co/7QMlqsmPSR pic.twitter.com/k8sJqLtx7L
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 28, 2026

Suddenly, the attention was not only about what had occurred, but about what the implications were.

Will Tiger Woods play in the Masters?

The Masters will begin on April 9, and Woods had been edging toward making his appearance at Augusta.

There is a legal aspect. Charges have been levied, they may create uncertainty regarding practice, travel and readiness. There is a physical element, which may further minimize Woods' chances of making his arrival at the Masters in peak physical condition.

Will he play? Many would withdraw from The Masters under less pressure. However, this is different not due to the aspect of golf but for other reasons.

Chris Pownall

Chris Pownall is a Contributor to Yardbarker covering all major sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, college athletics, and the biggest storylines shaping the sports world. His work focuses on timely analysis, strong opinion, and the narratives fans are actually talking about. He also serves as an NFL Analyst for Last Word on Sports, where he provides in depth coverage and league wide perspective on the NFL

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