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When Tiger Woods was in a car accident last Friday, arguably his most prized possession was with him in the trunk: his golf clubs.
Woods’ 2025 Range Rover turned into the driver’s side during the crash and nearly two hours later, the 15-time major champion was arrested for driving under the influence.
Authorities arrived at the scene and spoke with Woods’ manager Rob McNamara, who said the clubs were extremely important.
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Golfer Tiger Woods checks his cell phone while sitting in an unmarked police vehicle after a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
“I understand,” a deputy said, body camera footage revealed. “Worth more than my house.”
“The putter is worth more than all our houses,” McNamara replied.
Woods later said the “sticks” were the only thing he needed, especially the putter, with which he “won 14 majors.” Woods used a different putter for the 1997 Masters, his first major victory, which he won by 12 strokes.
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The officer on camera told a towing employee that there was some “expensive crap” in the trunk from a “high-profile person” that needed to be removed from the vehicle. However, following the accident, the trunk could not be opened. So a member of the local fire department smashed the rear windshield and authorities slipped the clubs through the windshield and gave them to McNamara, keeping them safe.
The clubs were in a Monster Energy branded bag and its driver was covered in Woods’ famous tiger head.
Tiger Woods’ clubs were removed from his car after police smashed his rear windshield. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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The deputy found one of Woods’ Sun Day Red shirts, which he joked was more than one of his paychecks.
Woods was placed in the vehicle after failing a field sobriety test, taken after showing “signs of impairment” and being “lethargic.” He had “triple zeros” on a breathalyzer test, but after failing to submit to a urine test, he was hit with another charge. Officers found two pills that were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid used for pain relief.
Woods previously told law enforcement before field sobriety tests that he had seven back surgeries and “over 20 leg surgeries.” He told law enforcement that “I take a few” prescription medications. In 2021, he had an accident that left him with serious leg injuries that kept him from playing golf for the entire year.
Woods told officers he ‘hoped’ to play at Masters, but in a statement earlier this week, Woods said he would pause his quest to return to the golf course to “get treatment.”
One MP joked that Woods’ clubs were “worth more than my house.” (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am taking some time off to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward a lasting recovery,” Woods said. in a statement Tuesday published on social networks.
“I am committed to taking the time necessary to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and I ask for privacy for my family, loved ones, and myself at this time.”
