Professional golfer Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI early Monday morning after being pulled over in Jupiter, Fla. for improper stopping, standing or parking in an illegal place, according to Palm Beach County court records.

When pulled over, Woods was “extremely slow,” slurred his words and changed his story several times, according to the court records.

Woods released a statement on Sunday night writing that alcohol was not involved. The court documents from Woods’ arrest state Woods told officers at the scene that he was on several medications.

“I understand the severity of what I did, and I take full responsibility for my actions,” Woods said, according to USA Today. “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.”

Woods recently had back surgery in April 2017.

Here’s what fans and other professional athletes had to say about Woods’ arrest:

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