Tiger Woods arrest: 5 controversies in his career

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5 times Tiger Woods’ career was overshadowed by controversy

Former top golfer Tiger Woods’ arrest on a drunken driving charge is the latest unfortunate event in a career that was deemed for greatness.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - DECEMBER 12: Tiger Woods (L) plays around with his father, Earl Woods, during the trophy presentation of the Target World Challenge on December 12, 2004 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California. Woods won the event at 16 under par. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 26: Tiger Woods of the U.S. Team walks with his wife Elin Woods during the opening ceremonies prior to the start of The Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 26, 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 31: 'Tigers back' Tiger Woods of the USA on the driving range prior to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 31, 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

GULLANE, SCOTLAND - JULY 21: Tiger Woods of the United States shakes hands with Steve Williams the caddie of Adam Scott on the 18th green during the final round of the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield on July 21, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

JUPITER, FL - MAY 29: (EDITORS NOTE: Best quality available) In this handout photo provided by The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, golfer Tiger Woods is seen in a police booking photo after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) May 29, 2017 in Jupiter, Florida. Woods has been released on his own recognizance. (Photo by The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)

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THOUSAND OAKS, CA - DECEMBER 12: Tiger Woods (L) plays around with his father, Earl Woods, during the trophy presentation of the Target World Challenge on December 12, 2004 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California. Woods won the event at 16 under par. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

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