Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy demands jail time for Tiger Woods following a DUI arrest, warning that the golf legend risks killing someone on the road.
The High-Speed Crash and Arrest
On Friday afternoon, authorities arrested Tiger Woods, 50, for driving under the influence after he attempted to pass a truck and trailer at high speed on a residential road in Jupiter Island. Woods clipped the rear of the vehicle, causing his SUV to flip onto its side. He climbed out through the passenger-side window but refused a urine sample, leading to charges of DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing. Officers booked him around 3 p.m., took his mugshot, and released him on bail near 11 p.m.
Portnoy’s Fierce Criticism
During Monday’s Wake Up Barstool show, Portnoy launched a scathing attack on Woods. “What is wrong with Tiger Woods?” he asked. “You can have somebody drive you. He should have a driver with him wherever he goes—there is no excuse.”
Portnoy emphasized the dangers: “When you get behind the wheel impaired, you’re not just putting yourself at risk. You’re putting anybody else on the road and innocent people at risk.” He added, “I have no sympathy for the guy. I don’t know anybody who has ever rolled a car over—this guy rolls it over every two weeks! So, put him behind bars, put him in jail for a little bit and make him wake up.”
Portnoy suggested Woods might struggle with addiction, though no evidence confirms this. A breathalyzer showed no alcohol, but officers noted signs of impairment, resulting in the arrest over the refused urine test.
Woods’ History of Crashes
This marks Woods’ third major car incident. In 2017, police found him asleep at the wheel in Florida with five drugs in his system, including painkillers, leading to another DUI charge. A 2021 California crash trapped him under his vehicle, shattering his right leg and requiring multiple surgeries. In 2009, he crashed into a fire hydrant while fleeing his Florida home amid personal scandals.
Privacy Concerns and Personal Life
Woods, who dates Vanessa Trump—former daughter-in-law of Donald Trump—reportedly resists hiring a private driver to maintain privacy. Sources indicate he believes he drives fine and avoids scrutiny, preferring time at home with his kids, practicing golf, or playing video games. The Secret Service previously barred him from driving her grandchildren.
Neither Vanessa nor her daughter Kai Trump was present during the crash. Reports suggest Vanessa feels mortified by the incident.
Sheriff’s Response
Sheriff John Budensiek confirmed Woods spent at least eight hours in custody. “It doesn’t matter who you are—if you break the law, we’re gonna follow the law,” he told reporters. “We’re gonna make sure he’s safe. He’s not gonna be with other inmates that can try and hurt him. He’ll pay the price, but he’s not gonna pay the price by getting punished in jail.” Woods appeared uninjured but lethargic at the scene.
