The fame that Tiger Woods has garnered over his many years as one of the world's top golfers does come with its drawbacks. After the 15-time major winner wasinvolved in a rollover crash Friday, then arrested andcharged with a DUI, his latest mugshot quickly made the rounds on social media.
Less than two days later, that same mugshot can be seen on several T-shirts, worn by fans at theTexas Children's Houston Open, with the words "#FreeTiger" underneath.
Woods, 50, is no stranger to fans repping his mugshots. Following a 2017 DUI arrest, Woods' mugshot was used similarly on shirts and signs at PGA Tour events.
What happened with Tiger Woods on Friday?
Woods was involved in a rollover crash, and when authorities arrived, they determined Woods was impaired. He was transported to Martin County Jail, where he remained until Friday night. Although Woods passed a breathalyzer test at the facility, he refused to take a urine test, which got him arrested on suspicion of DUI, property damage and refusal to submit a lawful test.
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Has Woods made any statement since?
Woods has yet to make a statement following the accident.Woods had just participated in the TGL Finalsfollowing a year hiatus thanks to Achilles injury in March 2025 and a back surgery in October that year. There had been speculation that Woods might participate at the 2026 Masters Tournament – set to start on April 9 – though his status for Augusta National is now unclear.
Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash in Florida on Friday, March 27, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. Woods and the other driver involved in the two-car crash were not injured. Photos release by Martin County Sheriff's Office show the scene of the crash." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The crash took place in Jupiter Island, Florida. Mark Steinberg, Woods' longtime agent, did not immediately respond to a request for information about Woods' condition." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Woods and the other driver involved in the two-car crash were not injured, authorities said during a news conference on Friday, March 27." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Tiger Woods rollover crash on Jupiter Island on March 27, 2026. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. local time in the 200 block of Beach Road." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) on the scene believes Woods' impairment stemmed from "some kind of medication or drug,'' according to the sheriff. While a breath test showed that Woods was not under the influence of alcohol, he refused a urinalysis test and was charged with the misdemeanor." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek speaks about Tiger Woods' rollover crash on Jupiter Island on March 27, 2026 at Jupiter Island Town Hall. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Tiger Woods rollover crash on Jupiter Island on March 27, 2026. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. local time in the 200 block of Beach Road." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek speaks about Tiger Woods' rollover crash on Jupiter Island on March 27, 2026 at Jupiter Island Town Hall. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Photos show aftermath of Tiger Woods rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woodswas arrested for driving under the influence after a carcrash in Floridaon Friday, March 27, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. Woods and the other driver involved in the two-car crash were not injured. Photos release by Martin County Sheriff's Office show the scene of the crash.
Have other golfers received similar 'mugshot' treatment?
Though not a DUI, fans at the 2024 PGA Championship famously wore Scottie Scheffler's mugshot during the tournament after the golfer got into an altercation with a police officer ahead of the tournament's second round. He was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals.
Scheffler took the incident in stride though, and the altercation was even joked about during Scheffler's appearance in 2025'sHappy Gilmore 2, where Scheffler throws a hockey punch against a rival golfer and is taken away in handcuffs before saying "Oh no, not again."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Tiger Woods mugshot T-shirts worn by fans at Houston Open
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