Tiger Woods’ Ex-Wife, Elin Nordegren Breaks Silence On His DUI And Car Crash, ‘The Kids Are Close..’

Tiger Woods is currently in the spotlight for being involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27, 2026. While no serious injuries were reported, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after showing signs of impairment and refusing a urinalysis test, despite his breathalyser reading of triple zeros for alcohol. Following the incident, fans and legal officials have been dissecting the case and discussing the sportsperson’s future. Recently, his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, issued her first comment regarding the incident, sharing how it would affect their kids.

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren’s first reaction to his car crash and arrest

A couple of days after Tiger Woods‘ recent Florida car crash and DUI arrest, a comment from his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren‘s side finally came. She is reportedly “deeply concerned” for his well-being and his ability to be present for their children, Sam and Charlie Woods. Elin is concerned about the golfer’s physical and mental well-being. Having seen him go through a brutal recovery after his 2021 crash, she reportedly wants him to “make the best choices for himself.” Elin Nordegren’s concerns regarding whether Tiger would remain fit and fine in the long run were shared by a source close to her. They told PEOPLE:

“The kids are close with Tiger, so of course Elin cares too. She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad. Elin’s concerned that he had another car crash and got arrested.”

Tiger Woods’ previous accidents involving cars

Tiger Woods has been involved in several high-profile car-related incidents, most notably a series of accidents and arrests from 2009 to 2026. The first mishap took place in November 2009 at Windermere, Florida. At that time, Tiger crashed his Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his home. While the physical injuries were minor, the event led to a massive media scandal regarding his personal life. After about eight years of calm, in May 2017, Tiger was arrested for DUI after being found asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz, which had damage to the driver’s side.

Following the incident, Tiger released a statement clarifying that his condition was due to an “unexpected reaction to prescribed medications.” He emphasised that alcohol was not involved, a claim which was later proven true by a breathalyser test that showed a 0.00% blood alcohol level. The third accident took place in February 2021. It was a severe car accident where Tiger Woods’ SUV veered off a road at high speed and rolled several times. He suffered major leg and ankle injuries, including open fractures that required multiple surgeries and a long recovery. These past accidents and the current 2026 case made Tiger’s ex-wife, Elin worried about him.

More about Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren’s relationship

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren first met in 2001 at the British Open. Their relationship began through a mutual connection to Swedish golfer, Jesper Parnevik, who had hired Elin to work as a nanny for his family. According to Jesper’s wife, Mia Parnevik, Tiger Woods was so nervous that he initially had a member of his team ask her out on his behalf. A friend of Tiger shared the incident in the 2021 HBO docuseries, Tiger. The friend also mentioned Erin didn’t have good opinions about celebrities.

Erin reportedly turned down Tiger Woods multiple times before finally accepting his offer for a single date, just to get him to stop asking. During the date, Erin was surprised to find that she actually liked him. The former couple got engaged in November 2003 after dating for nearly 18 months and got married on October 5, 2004. They then became parents to two kids, daughter, Sam Alexis Woods (born 2007) and son, Charlie Axel Woods (born 2009). After six years of togetherness, Tiger and Elin got divorced in August 2010 primarily due to his extensive extramarital affairs.

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