Washington, May 30
Former world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods was arrested in South Florida on Monday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to media reports.
Woods was taken into custody at about 3 am near his Jupiter Island home and released hours later on his own recognisance, NBC affiliate WPTV reported.
Woods’s representatives did not respond immediately to Reuters when asked to confirm the reports.
Woods, who is currently sidelined from competition after having his fourth back surgery in April, said last week that he felt better than he had in years and had no plans to retire. This is not the first time Woods has made headlines away from the golf course. His private life unravelled in late 2009 over allegations about affairs with several women and ultimately led to the end of his marriage.