Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest to Reckless Driving Charge in Florida DUI Case
Updated on: September 2, 2026 / 10:18 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving in his Florida DUI case.
- He received a five-year driver's license suspension and a $1,000 fine.
- The original charges included DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
- Prosecutors cited difficulties in proving drug impairment and lack of a urine test as reasons for dropping the DUI charge.
- Woods was involved in a rollover crash in March, hitting a truck and causing an estimated $5,000 in damage.
- He admitted to taking prescription medications at the time of the crash.
- Woods has a history of car accidents and past legal issues related to driving under the influence.