Tiger Woods' teen daughter's upsetting comments about his accident resurface after second crash


The golf star's daughter Sam Woods previously opened up about the devastating impact her father's 2021 crash had on her family


Tiger Woods hugging daughter Sam Woods © PGA TOUR
Hanna Fillingham
Hanna FillinghamUS Managing Editor
March 29, 2026
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Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car accident on Friday 27 March, near his family's home in Jupiter Island, Florida. 

The golf star was arrested for DUI after reportedly attempting to overtake a truck and trailer on a residential road near his house, clipping the vehicle and causing the SUV to overturn. 

He was then taken into custody, where police took his mugshot, before he was released several hours later. 

Tiger Woods with daughter Sam on the golf course
Tiger Woods' daughter Sam Woods previously opened up about her dad's 2021 car crash

This is the second crash Tiger has been involved in over the past five years. In 2021, the sports star previously suffered serious injuries after a car crash required several surgeries to his right leg and ankle, including emergency surgery to insert a rod, pins, and screws. 

This had a devastating impact on Tiger's entire family, and his daughter Sam opened up about the accident at her dad's World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2022, one year after the incident - which has resurfaced following his latest crash. 

Tiger's latest mugshot following his arrest on March 27© Martin County Sheriff's Office
Tiger Woods' latest mugshot following his arrest on March 27

The then 14-year-old said: "About a year ago, you were stuck in your hospital bed at one of your ultimate lows at one of the scariest moments of your life and ours. 

"We didn't know if you'd come home with two legs or not. Now, not only are you being inducted in the Hall of Fame, but you're standing here, on your own two feet." 

photo of tiger woods being driven in car away from martin county jail© Getty Images
Tiger was driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27
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She continued: "This is why you deserve this, because you're a fighter. You've defied the odds every time. Being the first Black and Asian golfer to win a Major, being able to win your fifth Masters after multiple back surgeries, and being able to walk just a few months after your crash." 

Tiger shares Sam and son Charlie, 17, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. The pair divorced in 2010 but have remained close as co-parents.

The sports star is currently in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, who broke her social media silence following his accident over the weekend, though she chose not to comment on Tiger. 

Tiger Woods of the United States with his son Charlie Woods and daughter Sam Woods stand on the first tee during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida© Getty Images
Tiger with his two children, Sam and Charlie

On Saturday, the former model took to social media to share a series of posts focused on her teenage daughter, Kai attending the Miami Open tennis tournament, offering a glimpse into family life amid the growing headlines surrounding the golf star. 

Tiger and Vanessa have been linked since late 2024, with their relationship first reported publicly in March 2025. 

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump confirmed their relationship© Instagram
Tiger with girlfriend Vanessa Trump

The couple have since been seen together at several events, including the recent TGL finals in Palm Beach, where they were pictured sharing a kiss.

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