Updated at 8:04 p.m. ET to include a statement from Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Monday morning.

The famous golfer was booked at 3 a.m. local time in Jupiter, Florida, where Woods owns a home. He was released around 10:50 a.m., according to the local NBC News affiliate.

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"I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved," Woods said in a statement, according to USA Todaygolf reporter Steve DiMeglio.

"What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn't realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly."

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Woods, 41, hasn't won a major golf title since 2008. He had recently undergone back surgery and was focusing on rehabbing, reported CNN.

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Mashablereached out to the Jupiter Police Department and will update the story as more details are released.

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