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Tiger Woods Florida DUI legal proceedings

Overview

Tiger Woods is facing legal proceedings in Florida following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Jupiter Island in March 2026. During the incident, Woods’ vehicle struck a truck before flipping onto its side. While Woods passed a breathalyzer test, police reports indicate he failed field sobriety tests, refused a urine analysis, and was found with hydrocodone pills in his pocket. At the time of the crash, Woods was reportedly traveling at high speeds on a residential road with a 30 mph speed limit; he later stated he was distracted by his phone and the radio.

Initially, Woods pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence with damage to property or person, as well as charges related to his refusal to submit to testing. However, on September 1, 2026, Woods entered a plea agreement to resolve the case. The 50-year-old golfer, who was accompanied to the hearing by his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, agreed to plead no contest to reduced charges of reckless and careless driving, as well as refusal to submit to a lawful chemical test. The original DUI charges were dropped after prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence of impairment, suggesting Woods may have developed a pharmacological tolerance to prescription medications.

As part of the legal resolution, Woods will face a five-year suspension of his driving privileges and must pay $1,500 in fines. Judge Darren Steele ordered the suspensions to run concurrently, ensuring the total suspension period remains five years. During the sentencing, the judge issued a stern warning, stating, “If you drive for any reason at all, you will immediately go back to jail.” Following the hearing, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis clarified on social media that Woods should still be permitted to drive a golf cart on a golf course. Woods has 30 days to appeal the ruling.

Entities

Tiger Woods · Florida · Vanessa Trump · Darren Steele · Martin County

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Woods plans to change his previous not guilty plea regarding misdemeanor driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing. keyt.com · time.news · abc7ny.com · pagesix.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Deputies found two hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket following the crash. keyt.com · time.news · pagesix.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear in a Martin County, Florida court on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. for a plea conference. keyt.com · time.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Woods told deputies he was looking at his cell phone and changing the radio station when the crash occurred. keyt.com · abc7ny.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Woods agreed to a breathalyzer test but refused a urine test. abc7ny.com · pagesix.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The rollover crash caused approximately $5,000 in damage to a truck. time.news · abc7ny.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge. 1079ishot.com · kroc.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Woods' driver's license is suspended for five years. 1079ishot.com · kroc.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Woods is permitted to drive a golf cart on a golf course during his suspension. 1079ishot.com · kroc.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspension stems from a March rollover crash involving Woods' SUV. 1079ishot.com · kroc.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A judge approved an agreement allowing prosecutors to review Woods' prescription medication and medical records. abc7ny.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Woods stated on social media that he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health. pagesix.com

Timeline

6 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Tiger Woods receives five-year driver's license suspension
Tiger Woods' driver's license has been suspended for five years following a reckless driving charge related to a March vehicle rollover crash in Florida.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
Tiger Woods receives five-year driver's license suspension
Tiger Woods has had his driver's license suspended for five years after pleading no contest to reckless driving in Florida following a March vehicle rollover incident.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 136 sources
Tiger Woods receives five-year license suspension after Florida crash plea
Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test following a March car crash in Florida. He will face a five-year driver’s license suspension and fines.
20 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Tiger Woods scheduled for first court appearance in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods is scheduled for his first court appearance on September 8 to face DUI and property damage charges stemming from a March 2026 rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.

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