Golf superstar Tiger Woods has issued a statement saying his DUI arrest in Florida Monday morning did not involve alcohol.
The statement reads in part, "What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn't realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly."
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says on its website that Woods was booked into a county jail around 7 a.m. Monday.
He took two breathalyzer tests, and passed both registering .000 on both tests. According to the arrest warrant though, he failed his field sobriety test.
Click the image to read the arrest report:
Jail records show Woods had been arrested by police in Jupiter. He was released just before 11 a.m. on his own recognizance. He has been charged under a Driving Under the Influence statute.
Woods' full statement is below:
"I understand the severity of what I did and I take full responsibility for my actions.
I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved. What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn’t realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly.
I would like to apologize with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans. I expect more from myself too.
I will do everything in my power to ensure this never happens again.
I fully cooperated with law enforcement, and I would like to personally thank the representatives of the Jupiter Police Department and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office for their professionalism."
With files from The Associated Press