Tiger Woods’ Sarcastic, 3-Word Reaction to Arrest Caught on Bodycam Footage
Tiger Woods had a sarcastic, 3-word reaction to his arrest for DUI, moments after being placed into the back of a cop car on March 27.
Bodycam footage from the responding officers was released on Thursday, April 2, highlighting Woods’ behavior in the moments after he allegedly clipped a truck in his Range Rover, flipping his own vehicle in the process. The golf legend crawled out of his SUV on his own; per the Sheriff, neither driver was injured. Woods was alone in his vehicle at the time of the crash.
As seen in the video, via Fox News, Woods was put into a cruiser about two hours after the incident. After the door closed, he was seen sarcastically muttering to himself, “This is fun.” When asked by a deputy whether he’s “cool back there,” Woods says, “Nope,” before the air conditioning is turned on.
The golfer pleaded not guilty to DUI with property damage, as well as refusal to submit to a urine test; he was also hit with a careless driving citation, which comes with a $163 fine. He's due back in court on May 5.
Footage Shows Phone Call with ‘President’
As authorities arrive on the scene, Woods is seen walking toward them on his phone. As he thanks whoever is on the other end of the call, he hangs up and then tells the deputies he was “just talking with the president.”
So far, President Donald Trump hasn’t commented on the alleged call, but has spoken out about the crash.
“He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain,” Trump said on Tuesday. “He doesn’t have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain.”
On the day of the crash itself, Trump also said, “I feel so badly. He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know. Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person, an amazing man, but some difficulty.”
Woods is dating Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, who is also mother to the president’s granddaughter, Kai Trump.
The golfer appears sweaty and hiccups throughout most of the footage, as he fails a series of field sobriety tests. At one point, he tells officers that he had taken prescription medication; according to the arrest affidavit, two loose hydrocodone pills were found in his pockets.
Per the arrest report, Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station, causing him to not see the other vehicle.
Tiger Woods Issues Statement After Crash
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 31, 2026
Woods eventually issued a statement on social media on Wednesday, saying he saying he would be seeking treatment.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” Woods wrote. “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally,” he continued. “I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”