Bodycam shows deputies smashing Tiger Woods’ window to retrieve clubs
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When Tiger Woods crashed his car last Friday, arguably his most valuable possession was in the trunk: his golf clubs.
Woods’ 2025 Range Rover flipped onto the driver’s side in the crash, and about 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. He said that clubs are extremely important.
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Golfer Tiger Woods checks his cellphone while sitting in an unmarked police vehicle following a car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
“I understand,” one deputy said when the body camera footage emerged. “It’s worth more than my house.”
“The pitcher is worth more than all our houses,” replied McNamara.
Woods later said that all he needed was “the putter,” specifically the putter with which he “won 14 majors.” Woods used another putter at the 1997 Masters; it was his first major victory, and he won it by 12 strokes.
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The on-camera deputy told a tow truck employee that there was “something expensive” in the trunk that came from a “high-profile person” and needed to be removed from the vehicle. However, the trunk could not be opened as a result of the impact. So, a member of a local fire department broke the rear window, and authorities slid the sticks through the windshield and gave them to McNamara, keeping them safe and sound.
The clubs were in a Monster Energy-branded bag and the driver was covered in Woods’ famous tiger blanket.
Tiger Woods’ clubs were removed from his car after officers broke his rear window. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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The deputy found one of Woods’ Sun Day Red shirts and joked that it was about more than just a paycheck.
Woods was placed in the vehicle after failing a field sobriety test after showing “signs of impairment” and being “lethargic.” He scored a “triple zero” on the breathalyzer, but was hit with another charge after failing a urine test. Officers found two pills later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid used to relieve pain.
Woods had previously told law enforcement before field sobriety tests that he had had seven back surgeries and “more than 20 surgeries on his leg.” “I’m taking several prescription medications,” he told law enforcement. He had an accident in 2021 that resulted in serious leg injuries, which kept him off the golf course for the entire year.
Woods told officials he ‘hopes’ to play in Masters, But in a statement earlier this week, Woods said he would pause his quest to return to the golf course to “seek cure.”
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 severity of the situation I find myself in today. I am taking time off to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my health and work towards lasting recovery,” Woods said. he said. in a statement It was shared on social media Tuesday.
“I am committed to taking the time necessary to get back to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I thank you for your understanding and support, and I ask for privacy for my family, loved ones, and myself at this time.”
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