Tiger Woods arrested for DUI, says medicines, not alcohol, the cause

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Tiger Woods apologized on Monday for his driving under the influence arrest, insisting that alcohol was not involved in the late-night incident.

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Golf: Woods 'sorry' for DUI, says alcohol not involved

Miami, May 30, 2017, AFP – Tiger Woods apologised on Monday for his driving under the influence arrest, insisting that alcohol was not involved in the late-night incident.

In a statement sent to USA Today, Woods, who was pulled over by police in Florida in the early hours of Monday, blamed the incident on a bad reaction to prescription medication.

"I understand the severity of what I did and I take full responsibility for my actions," Woods said in the statement.

"I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved," the former world number one added.

"What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn't realise the mix of medications had affected me so strongly," the 41-year-old added.

"I would like to apologise with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans. I expect more from myself too."

The 14-time major champion was booked into the Palm Beach County jail at 7:18 am (1118 GMT) after he was arrested by police during a traffic stop around 3 am, Monday near his home in Jupiter, Florida.

He was released at 10:50 am (1450 GMT) according to police records, with a mugshot posted online showing the golfer looking bleary-eyed and unshaven.

The TMZ.com entertainment news website cited law enforcement sources as saying that Woods was stopped after being spotted "driving erratically, all over the road."

The arrest is the latest gloomy episode to embroil Woods, who once towered over his sport before being engulfed by turmoil in his private life and a series of debilitating injuries.

Woods, 41, hasn't played competitive golf since pulling out of the Dubai Desert Classic in February after one round because of back pain.

He had spinal fusion surgery on April 20 -- his fourth surgery in three years to treat his troublesome back which has limited him to three tournament starts worldwide in the past two years.