The career of Tiger Woods , one of the greatest golfers of all time with 15 major titles, has been tarnished time and again by a series of scandals outside the sport that have shaken his reputation.
Despite success, fame and multi-million dollar contracts, the 50-year-old Californian's legacy has been in jeopardy due to problems ranging from infidelity to road accidents and problems with the law.
The most recent episode occurred in 2026, when Woods was again detained on Jupiter Island, Florida.
The golfer lost control of his Land Rover during an attempt to overtake a truck in a tight area, overturning the vehicle.
Although he emerged unharmed and on his own two feet, he was stopped after refusing to take a drug test, which is considered a minor offense in Florida. The alcohol test came back negative, but authorities suspect he may have been driving under the influence of medication.
Woods spent eight hours in custody before being released on bail and now faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI), test refusal and property damage.
This wasn't the athlete's first run-in with the law. In 2017, he was found by police sleeping inside his car with the engine running, near his Jupiter residence.
The arrest occurred as a result of an "accidental combination of prescribed medications," according to his claims, after the toxicology report revealed the presence of several substances.
The turning point in his public life came in 2009, with the revelation of multiple infidelities against his then-wife, Elin Nordegren.
He himself admitted to having had 120 mistresses during his five years of marriage and made a list of all the women as part of his treatment for sex addiction.
The scandal culminated in a spectacular car accident. His wife had to save him by breaking a window with a golf club.
The episode led to a divorce process, completed in August 2010, that cost him 125 million euros and destroyed his reputation worldwide.
Physical problems have also been ongoing. In 2021, he suffered a serious road accident that almost cost him his leg.
The golfer lost control of the car, which overturned violently, causing open fractures to the tibia and fibula.
He underwent emergency surgery, and doctors feared amputation. “I’m lucky to be alive and have my leg,” he declared at the time. No charges were filed, but his emotional state raised concerns.
Accumulated injuries, including chronic back problems and an Achilles tendon rupture, forced him to undergo several surgeries.
This clinical history has fueled speculation about the possible use of analgesics to manage pain and stay competitive.
According to Forbes, Woods' fortune is estimated at approximately two billion euros./ Bollywood