American golfer, Tiger Woods has been arrested by police in Jupiter, Florida on the suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

Jupiter police spokesperson Kristin Tightler said that he was booked into a local jail but was released on his on recognizance with no bond at 10.50AM.

What is not known is whether Woods tested positive for alcohol or drugs, and if he was the only person in the vehicle, as an arrest report has not been made available.

Meanwhile, the one-time most paid athlete in the world, Tiger Woods said an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications was to blame for his early-morning DUI arrest near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Monday.

Woods, who underwent surgery last week to relieve lingering back pain, was booked at 7:18 a.m. (1118 GMT) and released several hours later on his own recognizance, Palm Beach County Police said in an online report.

Woods said in a statement released by his spokesman that alcohol was not a factor in his arrest but apologized and added that he took full responsibility.

"I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved," he said.

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

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