Tiger Woods’ DUI charges: What we know — and why the urine test refusal matters | CNN

Golf legend Tiger Woods says he is stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment following a rollover car crash in Florida late last week. The statement came hours after he pleaded not guilty Tuesday to DUI charges related to the incident near his home in Jupiter Island. In his statement, Woods said he’s committed to healing and requested in a recent court filing for permission to receive medical care out of the country. But his legal future after the latest crash is less certain, especially because of his alleged refusal to submit to a urine test. News of his plans for recovery was met with support from the PGA of America on Wednesday, after Woods turned down the role of United States captain of the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland. The tournament, which is highly anticipated by golf enthusiasts, takes place every two years and showcases a playoff between the best golfers in the US and Europe. “We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision,” the PGA of America said in a statement on X. Woods has been involved in four vehicle incidents since 2009. He was arrested once before for DUI but faced li