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Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest, Gets Five-Year License Suspension

9/3/2026

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Tiger Woods Reckless Driving

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving, reducing a DUI charge.
He was arrested on March 27, 2026 after his Land Rover rolled over near Jupiter Island.
He received a five-year license suspension and $1,500 in fines.
Judge Darren Steele warned he could be jailed if he drives during the suspension.
Woods entered the courtroom with girlfriend Vanessa Trump, former daughter-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Summary

Woods Returns

Woods reappeared publicly at the Travelers Championship in June, before his plea deal.
He had spent several weeks in a Swiss inpatient rehab facility after the March crash.
Betting markets shifted odds on his potential return to PGA Tour events.
The 2026 PGA Tour season had just concluded, leaving his future participation uncertain.

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Historical Context

Tiger Woods’ March 27, 2026 rollover crash near Jupiter Island led to a DUI arrest, a September 2 plea that reduced the charge to reckless driving, a five-year license suspension and a $1,500 fine from Judge Darren Steele. The incident echoes his 2009 infidelity scandal that forced sponsors to withdraw and his 2017 DUI, showing persistent legal challenges for top golfers.

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Tiger Woods Reckless Driving

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving, reducing a DUI charge.
He was arrested on March 27, 2026 after his Land Rover rolled over near Jupiter Island.
He received a five-year license suspension and $1,500 in fines.
Judge Darren Steele warned he could be jailed if he drives during the suspension.
Woods entered the courtroom with girlfriend Vanessa Trump, former daughter-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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