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Tiger Woods was detected asleep at wheel on roadside by police

The former World No1 golfer will face a charge for driving under the influence, which he has put down to a reaction to prescribed drug and not alcohol

Tiger Woods was asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes with the engine operate, according to the police report into his arrest for driving while under the influence in the early hours of Monday morning in Florida. It also states that he was disorientated, struggled to speak and could not walk in a straight line.

In the report, which makes clear no alcohol was found in the golfers system, Woods is described by police as co-operative but confused. The officer in charge of his detention also claims the parent of two was unable to walk alone and find it hard to keep eyes open.

Woods, a 14 -time major champion who is retrieving from a fourth back operation, was taken into detention in his home town of Jupiter at 3am on Monday. He was released shortly before 11 am, with the instance now due to be heard by a Florida judge on 5 July.

A police photo of a bloated and apparently distant Woods emerged but the 41 -year-old was adamant medication rather than alcohol had played a part in his arrest. Police documentation backs that up, with Woodss breathalyser result reported at zero and no alcohol odour having been detected.

More striking is the description of what officers encountered when approaching Woodss vehicle. The golfer had his seat belt on and was seated in the drivers seat. The report adds: It should be noted that Woods was asleep at the wheel and “mustve been” woken up. The vehicle was operating and brake lights were illuminated as well as the right blinker flashing.

The police officer involved, Matthew Palladino, reported: Woods had extremely slow and slurred speech. Timbers stated that he was coming from LA, California, from golfing. Timbers stated that he did not know where he was. Woods had changed his narrative of where he was going and where he was coming from. Woods asked how far from his house he was.

When Woods was asked to walk and turn as part of a standard exam to analyse his sobriety, the report adds: Could not preserve starting position. Missed heel to toe each time. Stepped off line several times. Employed arms for balance. Did not return.

Woodss next chore was to stand on one leg. Did not preserve starting position, says the police file. Did not raise leg off the ground six inches. Placed foot down several times.

The police officer disclosed he was forced to re-explain the instruction several times when Woods was subsequently asked to touch his nose with a thumb. He did recite the American national anthem backwards, as labelled the Romberg test, but only after several times of explaining instructions by the police.

A farther police bulletin on Tuesday, from another policeman who attended the scene, showed what was described as fresh damage to Woodss vehicle. Both tyres on the drivers side of the Mercedes were flat, rims on the same wheels were damaged, there was scarring to front and back bumpers and one tail light was out.

Police records demonstrate Woods confirmed the taking of four prescription drugs; Solarex, Vicodin, Torix and Vioxx. The last of them, it is said, he has not previously taken this year.

Woods, who has watched his professional life was affected by loss of fitness and sort, issued a statement in which he promised to take full responsibility for my actions. I didnt realise the mix of medications had affected me so strongly, Woods said.

I would like to apologise with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans. I expect more from myself too.

The PGA Tour has declined to comment on Woodss scenario. Its embarrassing for Tiger, told Notah Begay III, one of Woodss closest friends. Its something that you cant go back and change.

I feel bad for Tiger, Nicklaus told reporters at a news conference for The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. Tigers a friend. Hes been great for the game of golf. He needs our help. I wish him well.