Tiger Woods had his driver’s license suspended for five years after pleading no contest to reckless driving and refusing a lawful drug test in a Florida courtroom, ABC News reports.
The plea agreement resolves charges stemming from a March 2026 rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island, where investigators noted signs of impairment and recovered prescription painkillers at the scene.
Presiding over the Martin County Circuit Court, Judge Darren Steele issued a stern warning alongside the strict five-year suspension and court fines, emphasizing that any driving violation during this period would result in immediate jail time.
On March 27, 2026, Woods was arrested in Jupiter Island, Florida, following an afternoon car crash. According to authorities, Woods’ Land Rover clipped the back of a truck trailer while attempting a pass on a two-lane road, causing his vehicle to roll onto its side.
Responding deputies reported that Woods exhibited signs of impairment—including bloodshot eyes, slurred responses, and lethargy—and found two prescription hydrocodone pain pills in his pocket. Although Woods took a breathalyzer test that returned a 0.00 BAC, he refused to provide a urine sample, leading officers to arrest him on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence (DUI) with property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test.
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Woods, who stated he was distracted by his phone and changing radio stations prior to the impact, later stepped away from golf to enter an inpatient facility and focus on his health.
As Tiger Woods’ playing days wind down, his focus has shifted from chasing major number 16 to shaping his legacy. Years of severe injuries and surgeries mean his on-course future now hinges on selective appearances at majors, golf carts on the PGA Tour Champions, and his high-tech TGL league.
Off the course, his work as a tour director, architect, and mentor ensures he will control the game’s direction for decades.
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