Tiger Woods' Prescription Records at Issue in Florida DUI Case
A Florida court is set to hear arguments over a prosecution subpoena seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records in connection with his DUI case.
First reported
By BBC News US & Canada on April 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 12, 2026 at 7:41 AM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Prosecutors subpoenaed Tiger Woods' prescription drug records as part of a Florida DUI investigation.
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Woods' legal team has formally opposed the subpoena, citing medical privacy protections.
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A court hearing is scheduled for arguments from both sides over access to the records.
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Woods was previously arrested on a DUI charge in Florida in 2017, which he resolved through a diversion program after citing prescription medications.
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No trial date in the current case has been publicly announced as of reporting.
How outlets are covering it
2 days ago
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
“Frames the story around the upcoming court hearing as a pivotal procedural moment in the case.”
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Tiger Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records in DUI case
“Emphasizes Woods' active legal resistance to the subpoena rather than the court scheduling.”
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Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' medications records after Florida arrest
“Centers the prosecution's initiative and ties the records request directly to the arrest.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
“Highlights the defense attorney's public commitment to contesting the subpoena.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
“Uses blunter language around the drug records angle, framing it as a straightforward investigative step.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight prescription records subpoena in Florida DUI case
“NBC Miami summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods' Lawyer and Prosecutors Are Set to Argue Over Prescription Records in Florida DUI Case
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Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
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Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
“Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
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Read original sourceTiger Woods' lawyer, prosecutors to argue over prescription records in DUI case - RocketNews
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Tiger Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records
“ESPN summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
“Fox Sports summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods fighting subpoena for drug records in DUI case
“CBS Sports summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods Drug Records Sought in DUI Investigation
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Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
“WRAL summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
“MyNorthwest summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
“The Canadian Press summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
18 sources write about this
18 articles tracked
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 11, 8:00 PM
Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' medications records after Florida arrest
Apr 7, 8:00 PM
Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Apr 15, 8:00 PM
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 12, 12:01 AM
Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight prescription records subpoena in Florida DUI case
Apr 15, 8:00 PM
Tiger Woods' Lawyer and Prosecutors Are Set to Argue Over Prescription Records in Florida DUI Case
May 11, 8:01 PM
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 12, 12:01 AM
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 12, 12:01 AM
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 12, 12:01 AM
Tiger Woods' lawyer, prosecutors to argue over prescription records in DUI case - RocketNews
May 12, 2:46 AM
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 11, 8:00 PM
Tiger Woods' lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
May 11, 8:00 PM
Tiger Woods' lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Apr 15, 8:00 PM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Florida
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Impact: High
Why: Ongoing DUI case and subpoena dispute over prescription records occurring entirely in Florida courts under state medical privacy and DUI statutes.
Local angle: Direct effect on Florida judicial process, potential precedent for balancing patient privacy against prosecutorial access in DUI matters, and renewed focus on 2017 Jupiter arrest protocols.
Sources: 7 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
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