Tiger Woods’ ongoing DUI case has taken another significant turn after a Florida judge ruled that prosecutors can obtain the golf legend’s hospital records as part of their investigation into his March car crash.
Martin County Circuit Judge Darren Steele approved the prosecution’s request on June 23, allowing investigators to subpoena records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, where Woods was treated after his rollover crash on March 27.
The latest ruling marks another legal setback for the 15-time major champion, following an earlier court decision that granted prosecutors access to his prescription medication records.
According to court filings, prosecutors are seeking records that include any statements Woods made about alcohol or drug use, the results of any drug screening conducted after the crash, and details of the medical personnel who treated him.
Woods was arrested after the crash and charged with driving under the influence involving property damage, refusing to submit to a DUI test, and careless driving.
The arrest affidavit states that Woods denied drinking alcohol before the crash but acknowledged taking prescription medication earlier that morning.
When deputies asked what medication he had taken, Woods reportedly replied: “I take a few,” before listing medication for high blood pressure, cholesterol, ibuprofen, and Vicodin.
Investigators also noted several signs they believed indicated impairment, including profuse sweating, glassy and bloodshot eyes, extremely dilated pupils, and slow responses during roadside sobriety testing.
Deputies later discovered two hydrocodone pills in Woods’ pocket following his arrest.
Despite those observations, Woods twice registered a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.00 during breathalyzer tests administered at the Martin County Jail.
Court records show that both prosecutors and Woods’ legal team have agreed to a protective order limiting access to the hospital records to prosecutors, designated law enforcement personnel, expert witnesses, and the defense.
The latest court ruling comes as prosecutors continue gathering evidence ahead of the next phase of the case.
A status hearing has been scheduled for August 4, when both sides are expected to provide updates on the investigation and any outstanding legal issues.
Shortly after his arrest, Woods received court approval to travel overseas for comprehensive inpatient treatment. He has since returned to Florida and recently made his first public appearance since the crash during a PGA Tour event announcing major schedule changes beginning in 2028.
The golf icon remains away from competitive golf, with no timetable for his return. Woods is also expected to miss next month’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, extending his absence from tournament golf to nearly two years.
As prosecutors continue reviewing newly approved medical records, the legal proceedings surrounding one of golf’s biggest names remain ongoing.