TIGER WOODS is making the headlines around the world after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
The former world No1 has apologised and said he hadn’t been drinking and that it was a bad reaction to prescription drugs.
Here is everything you need to know about the star who has won 14 majors, which is four short of the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
What is Tiger Woods’ net worth?
The 41-year-old’s net worth in 2016 was worth £57.5million.
After turning pro in 1996, Woods has been in the public eye and has become one of the most famous sports stars in the world.
Also, according Forbes, in 2009 he became the first athlete to reach $1 billion in career earnings.
Why has the champion golfer been arrested?
Woods was arrested this morning on suspicion of drink-driving near his Florida home.
The Californian was stopped by cops in the town of Jupiter at around 3am local time.
His prison records show Woods was held at the Palm Beach County jail at 7.18am and was released after nearly eight hours in custody.
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How many majors has he won?
In 1997 he became the youngest winner of the US Masters, with a record score - winning by 12 strokes.
He went on to win three more Masters in 2001, 2002 and 2005.
While in 2000 Woods won his first U.S. Open and his first Open Championship.
He won two more U.S. Opens in 2002 and 2008 - with the latter being his final major.
And he also won another two Open Championships in the space of two years in 2005 and 2006.
Woods also boasts four PGA Championships in 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007.
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