At first, it seemed like a story the public had already pieced together. A wrecked car. A body pushed beyond its limits. A legend on the brink.

Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jason Oteri) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Woods was stated to have demonstrated signs of “impairment” at the scene, though they did not suspect alcohol use. He later blew a 0.00 on a breathalyzer test but refused a urinalysis.