Prosecutors have been granted permission to review the medical records pertaining to professional golfer Tiger Woods following his car crash and arrest in Florida earlier this year. A judge in Martin County circuit court approved an agreement last week between Woods' defence team and the State Attorney's Office, paving the way for prosecutors to request records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, where Woods was taken after the incident on 27 March 2026.
This latest development follows a similar agreement in May, which allowed prosecutors access to all prescription medication records for Woods from a Palm Beach pharmacy, covering the period from the start of 2026 through the end of March. In both instances, a protective order has been put in place at the request of Woods' defence attorney, Doug Duncan. This order strictly limits the release of these sensitive records to only prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts, and Woods' defence team, ensuring the information remains confidential within the legal proceedings.
Woods has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence. According to a sheriff's office report, deputies discovered two pain pills in his pocket at the scene of the crash. The report also indicated that Woods exhibited signs of impairment after his SUV reportedly clipped a truck's trailer and subsequently rolled onto its side. The incident occurred on a beachside residential road on Jupiter Island, where Woods was allegedly travelling at high speeds, significantly exceeding the 30 mph (approximately 50 kph) speed limit.
The incident report further detailed that Woods' Land Rover caused an estimated $5,000 in damage to the truck involved. Authorities stated that while Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test, which reportedly showed no signs of alcohol, he subsequently refused a urine test. Court records indicate that Woods has since travelled outside the United States to seek treatment at an inpatient facility, suggesting a focus on his health and well-being in the aftermath of the crash.
The legal proceedings are ongoing in Martin County, just north of Palm Beach County, as the court considers the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defence. The release of these medical and prescription records is a significant step in the legal process, providing prosecutors with additional information as they build their case against the celebrated golfer. The protective order aims to balance the need for evidence with the privacy concerns surrounding an individual's medical history.