Update: Woods says alcohol not factor in DUI, blames medication

[TORONTO] Former world number one Tiger Woods said alcohol was not a factor in his DUI arrest earlier on Monday and instead blamed an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications.

Woods, who is currently sidelined from competition after having his fourth back surgery in April, said in a statement he took full responsibility for his actions and apologised to his family, friends and fans.

"I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved. What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications," he said.

"I didn't realise the mix of medications had affected me so strongly."

Woods, who is second on the all-time list with 14 major titles, was booked at 7:18am (1118 GMT) and released several hours later on his own recognisance, according to an online police report.

REUTERS