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Tiger Woods was involved in an unfortunate rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Reportedly, the crash involved two cars, but there have been no immediate updates on Woods’ condition.

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However, later updates from the Martin County Fire Rescue via Golf.com revealed that all people involved in the crash are safe and uninjured. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m., and a photo via the WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida, revealed that Woods’s SUV was turned on its driver’s side.

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This is not the first time that the 15-time major winner was involved in a car crash; in fact, this was his third crash and first since February 2021, when his SUV rolled over in a coastal area near Los Angeles at high speed, resulting in multiple leg and ankle injuries. He underwent multiple surgeries, and there was also uncertainty with doctors saying he would require amputation. Eventually, it took 10 months for him to recover from those injuries. As per initial reports, the implications of this crash aren’t as severe as the previous one.

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According to the New York Post, Woods’ girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, and her daughter Kai were not inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. It is still unclear if Woods was alone in the car during the crash or with someone else.

With more updates and investigation details coming out, Woods has been arrested and charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit, as told by Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek via The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor.

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Following the crash, the US President Donald Trump expressed his concern on his arrival in Miami. “I feel so badly… There was an accident, and that’s all I know. A very close friend of mine — he’s an amazing person, an amazing man,” Trump told the media about Woods’ crash.

Earlier, Trump made a big revelation to Fox Sports about Woods’ availability for the first major of the year next month. “I love Tiger, but he won’t be there,” Trump said. “He will be there, but he won’t be playing in it.” According to the US President, the 50-year-old will be at Augusta National for this year’s tournament but will not participate.

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Tiger Woods’ participation in the first major of the year is still unclear

Tiger Woods has been trying his best to return to golf, which has grabbed multiple headlines in recent weeks. He underwent a back surgery in October 2025, his second in 13 months, to replace a collapsed lumbar disc. He last played in a tournament at the 2024 Open Championship. On Tuesday, he returned to action professionally as he featured in the TGL finals. Overall, Woods has undergone seven surgeries for his back issues since 2014, and yet he holds aspirations of returning to action, speaks highly of his hunger, and his legacy.

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Fans would be hoping that Woods remains unscathed from this car crash, as there were rumors of the 50-year-old returning to play in the 2026 Masters in a couple of weeks. He has apparently not informed his status for the first major of the season.

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Woods has been very clear about his body. When asked if he is planning to return to competitive, he said that his body doesn’t recover like the 2024-25 season, so he’s trying, but the rest on his recovery and also somewhat on fate. “Doesn’t mean I am not trying. Been trying for a while. I’ve had a couple bad injuries here in the past year,” Woods told reporters after the TGL match. “I’ve had to fight through, it’s taken some time. But I keep trying. I want to play.”

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For now, participation and return to golf take a backseat as thousands of fans across the world are sending prayers for his safety following the news of his car crash. In 2021, his car suffered heavy damage, and he almost lost his right leg. So they don’t want to experience such horrors again, and fortunately, the latest reports suggest that the 15-time champion has averted the danger of any major injuries. However, more details around the crash will be revealed later by the agencies once the investigation is fully complete.

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Atrayo Bhattacharya covers the NBA for EssentiallySports, where he breaks down strategies, trades, player arcs, and the constant chaos of injuries that shape a season. Having studied journalism, he brings a reporter's instinct to the game. He started watching the league during the bubble, pulled in by the Boston Celtics, and has stuck through both the heartbreak of 2022 and the relief of finally seeing Banner 18 go up in 2024.

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