Tiger Woods gets 5-year driving ban after Florida crash; DUI charge dropped
The 50-year-old golf superstar pleaded no contest to lesser charges of careless and reckless driving, while the more serious DUI charge he initially faced was dropped under the agreement.
On Wednesday, Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years following a plea agreement in a Florida car crash case. The golfer, 50, agreed to plead no contest to charges of careless and reckless driving, while the more serious DUI charge was dropped. During a brief hearing at the Martin County Courthouse in Stuart, Florida, Judge Darren Steele warned Woods that any driving during the suspension would result in immediate jail time.
The March 27 accident near Woods' home on Jupiter Island saw his SUV hit a truck and roll over. Authorities found hydrocodone pills in Woods' possession, but no alcohol. Initially, Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI with property damage and refusing a test, claiming he was distracted by his phone and radio. He was later jailed and released on bond.
The DUI charge was dropped as part of the plea deal, which saw Woods pleading no contest to the lesser driving offenses. The case follows a series of health issues for the 15-time major champion, including multiple back surgeries and leg injuries from a 2021 California car crash. Following the March accident, Woods stated he would step away to seek treatment and focus on his health, traveling abroad for treatment in Switzerland.
Woods made his first public appearance since the arrest at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship in June, introducing PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp. Rolapp announced a new competitive structure for the PGA Tour set to begin in 2028.
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