Golf great Tiger Woods and his legal team are pushing back against Florida prosecutors in his ongoing DUI case, arguing that a subpoena for his prescription drug records represents an unconstitutional intrusion into his privacy.
Martin County prosecutors have subpoenaed Woods' prescription records from a Palm Beach pharmacy for the period from Jan. 1 to March 27, 2026.
Details requested include types of medications, prescription fill dates and times, number of pills dispensed, dosage amounts, refill information, and any special instructions or warnings – especially those related to driving a motor vehicle. The latter of these seems highly relevant to the case.
Woods' attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a formal response this week, requesting an evidentiary hearing to determine the relevance of the records and, if the subpoena is ultimately granted, a protective order to protect the information from public disclosure. They argue that Woods has a constitutional right to privacy.
Duncan wrote, "This right is certainly not absolute; should the State show the relevance of the record to its criminal investigation and thus warrant an intrusion into Mr. Woods's privacy, the State is not entitled to receive the record."
Tiger Woods battles prosecutors over confidentiality of prescription records in DUI case
Woods, like player As readers know, he was arrested following a single vehicle rollover accident in Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27. Officers reported finding two hydrocodone pills in his pocket during his arrest, and Woods admitted to taking several medications earlier that day. He was charged with misdemeanor DUI and refusing a chemical or physical test.
According to the arrest affidavit, Woods attempted to pass a truck by crossing the double line and speeding, striking the vehicle and flipping his Range Rover onto its side. No one was seriously injured in the incident.
"I looked down at my phone ... and all of a sudden - acceleration," Woods said in the bodycam footage.
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Woods failed field sobriety tests and was found to have two prescription hydrocodone pills in his pocket.
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Officers at the scene observed "severe signs of impairment", including bloodshot eyes, extremely dilated pupils, excessive sweating and an unsteady gait. A breathalyzer test found no alcohol, but Woods refused blood or urine tests to check for other substances. Officers later found pills in his pocket.
Tiger Woods' attorneys are fighting prosecutors' efforts to subpoena the 15-time major champion's prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to court records filed Wednesday. https://t.co/Tj3E2SuwiD
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The 15-time major champion pleaded not guilty to the charges shortly after the incident and publicly vowed to seek treatment. Days after the accident, his private plane was seen landing in Switzerland, which is known for its elite medical facilities.
The outcome of the privacy challenge could significantly impact how prosecutors make their impaired driving arguments.
