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Tiger Woods has long been a household name thanks to his golfing skills, but he's also known for an infamous cheating scandal and for a string of car crashes and related arrests.

The prolific golfer was this weekend involved in his fourth car crash since 2009 and arrested for the second time in the last decade.

It comes after Woods recently said he was hoping to get in shape for an upcoming gold competition in April.

This weekend's crash comes nearly five years after his previous one and 16 years after his cheating scandal first made international headlines.

Here's everything we know about what Tiger Woods' life looks like now.

Tiger Woods' latest car crash.

Woods was involved in another rollover car crash in Florida, authorities say. He was not injured.

The crash occurred just after 2pm on Friday not far from where Woods lives in Jupiter Island in Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office told media outlets.

According to Martin County Sheriff John Buidensiek, he attempted to pass a pressure cleaner truck on a two-lane road when he swerved his Land Rover to avoid a collision.

The Land Rover clipped the back end of the truck's trailer and rolled over onto its driver's side.

Budensiek alledged Woods had been travelling at "high speeds" on a residential road and after the crash showed "signs of impairment," adding that investigators believe he had taken some kind of medication or drug.

He described Woods as lethargic and said he agreed to a Breathalyser test that showed no signs of alcohol, but allegedly refused a urine test.

Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to officials.

Tiger Woods pictured in a car leaving Martin County Jail after his arrest on March 27 2026.
Tiger Woods seen leaving Martin County Jail after his arrest. Image: Getty.

After spending eight hours in the Martin County Jail, Woods has been released on bail, according to Christine Weiss, a spokesperson for the Martin County Sherriff's Office.

Tiger Woods' previous crashes.

Woods was involved in a near-fatal crash back in 2021 when his SUV veered off a road in the Los Angeles suburbs, rolled down a hill and smashed into a tree.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the golfer had to be pulled from the wreckage by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics.

Woods underwent surgery for multiple injuries after the incident and authorities said he was "very fortunate" to have survived.

In 2017, Woods was arrested on a DUI charge after police in Florida found him asleep at the wheel of a damaged vehicle.

He later claimed that he had taken a problematic mix of prescription medications and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

Before then, Woods backed into a fire hydrant and hit a neighbour's tree in 2009.

That cheating scandal.

The fire hydrant incident occurred moments after his wife at the time, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, found out that her husband had been cheating, according to the BBC.

She'd texted one of the women Woods was rumoured to be seeing, pretending to be him, when she found out. He'd made a quick exit from their home in his car, hitting a fire hydrant in the process.

In the days and weeks that followed, the cheating scandal was sprawled across newspapers worldwide. It was exposed that Woods was a serial philanderer.

The prolific golfer was left publicly disgraced after it was reported that he had slept with 120 women while married to Elin, according to the Enquirer.

Tiger Woods' relationship with his ex-wife and kids.

Now, over a decade after the scandal and their 2010 divorce, the pair are raising their children together; 18-year-old Sam and 17-year-old Charlie.

These days, Elin and Woods seem to be on pretty good terms. A source even told People that the ex-partners are "friends now".

"Everything that happened in the past is in the past. They both decided to be adults and to do what was best for the kids. So they get along really well," they told the publication in 2018.

Tiger also spoke about his relationship with his ex during an interview with TIME magazine in 2015, where he said Elin is "one of my best friends".

"We’re able to pick up the phone, and we talk to each other all the time. We both know that the most important things in our lives are our kids. I wish I would have known that back then."

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren in 2006.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren in 2006. Image: Getty.

Woods also explained that he has been upfront with the kids about what happened between their parents.

"I've taken the initiative with the kids, and told them upfront, 'Guys, the reason why we're not in the same house, why we don't live under the same roof, Mommy and Daddy, is because Daddy made some mistakes'," he told the TIME.

Tiger Woods' relationship with his two children.

Woods has remained close with his daughter Sam and son Charlie.

In the years since the cheating scandal, they've become fixtures at their dad's tournaments.

In April 2019, Woods was seen celebrating with his kids after he won his fifth Masters tournament, 14 years after his last Green Jacket.

His comeback was one for the history books and came after he had spinal fusion surgery in 2017 for chronic back pain.

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After claiming the win, Woods made a beeline to his children, Sam and Charlie, to embrace them.

"I was very fortunate to be given another chance to do something that I love to do," he said at a press conference.

"But more importantly, I’ve been able to participate in my kids’ lives in a way that I couldn’t for a number of years ...now I’m starting to be able to play with them and do things in their sports. That’s something I always missed," he explained.

Charlie also got to support his dad at his 2022 Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony while his sister Sam gave an introduction speech.

"Having Sam introduce me and my family there watching, it made it even that more special," Tiger wrote beside a family photo of the event on Instagram.

Sam and Tiger Woods. Image: Getty.

Following his life-threatening car crash in February 2021, the golfing champion leant into family life.

"Being a dad has helped him stay focused on his recovery," a source told People . "At times, it's been very difficult for him both physically and mentally. His leg injuries caused him extreme pain ... He has worked very hard in physical therapy. He is a fighter and has been determined to get better, though."

Charlie has also followed in his dad's footsteps by becoming a golfer. He's being trained by Woods, who coaches a little more kindly than his own "very strict" father, Earl Woods.

"Tiger loves spending time with Charlie on the golf course, but he has a completely different vibe than Earl," an insider said to People about the coaching dynamic in 2020.

"They're all smiles. Tiger is definitely teaching him the right techniques. It's a total bonding situation. Tiger can get goofy and funny with Charlie. It's not 'all work and no play' like Earl could sometimes get."

Woods and Charlie's first tournament together was in 2020 at the annual PNC Championships. It's a tournament where famous golfers team up with their kids.

Charlie and Tiger Woods.
Charlie and Tiger Woods. Image: Getty.

Woods explained how it felt to have his son by his side on the course.

"I don't think words can describe it," he told reporters in a PGA Tour video. "Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I. It's memories for a lifetime."

The pair have since competed at five PNC Championships and while it may be a bonding moment for the father and son, Woods explained that Charlie is "his own person".

"I'm proud of whatever direction he chooses, whether he sticks with the game or not," he said in an interview with PGA. "That's one of the things that we made sure of. That Charlie was Charlie."

He later told ESPN : "Any time I get a chance to spend time with my son, it's always special. And to do it in a competitive forum the last couple of years have been magical."

Tiger Woods got into legal trouble with an ex.

Woods began a relationship with Erica Herman in 2017, but he reportedly met her whilst he was still married to Elin.

Erica worked at his restaurant, The Woods Jupiter, in Florida and was later seen accompanying the golfing legend to court when he pleaded guilty to reckless driving in 2017.

Their relationship was made public in September 2018, when he kissed Erica after his win at the Tour Championship. A microphone also caught Woods whispering into her ear: "Hmmm... I love you." A month later, Erica wore a 'player spouse' badge at the President's Cup, confirming their relationship.

However, things later turned sour when Woods allegedly dumped Erica through his lawyer and the pair went on to battle in court.

Erica Herman, Tiger Woods and his two children. Image: Instagram @tigerwoods.

According to Erica, the pair began a sexual relationship while she was still managing his restaurant and argued that she was forced to sign a nondisclosure agreement. Erica filed a lawsuit calling for the contract to be voided.

A Florida judge rejected Erica's request to nulify the non-disclosure agreement.

Erica also separately sued the trust that owns Tiger’s mansion for US$30 million, saying he verbally promised in 2017 that she could live there for at least 11 years, but kicked her out after five.

Tiger Woods and Erica Herman.
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman. Image: Getty.

In March 2017, Tiger placed the mansion into the Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust, an entity he created. Only he and his two children are beneficiaries.

Tiger Woods' new relationship.

Woods is now dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr..

The golfer confirmed his relationship with the 48-year-old last March by posting a photo of the pair to Instagram.

"Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side," Woods wrote.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump.
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump. Image: Instagram @tigerwoods.

"We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts."

Several sources have reported that Trump has been unhappy with Woods in the wake of his accident, though she hasn't made any public statements herself.

— with AAP.

Feature Image: Getty/Instagram@tigerwoods

This article was originally published in December 2020, and has since been updated with new information.

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