Tiger Woods will be permitted to drive golf carts on golf courses even though his driver's license has been suspended for five years following a plea of no contest to a reckless driving charge. The clarification came after some initial confusion during Woods' plea hearing on Wednesday.
Martin County state attorney Thomas Bakkedahl expressed uncertainty about the golf cart issue during a press conference, stating, "You know what, you got me. We'll have to look into that. I'll get back to you." He added that his gut reaction was that driving a golf cart while impaired on public roads would not be allowed, as it is considered a vehicle.
The moment of confusion was highlighted on social media, drawing a response from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. "Tiger should be able to drive a golf cart on the golf course," DeSantis posted on X.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed to The Post that Woods, 50, "absolutely can drive a golf cart on a golf course." However, the office noted that rules and laws regarding the operation of golf carts on public roads can vary by jurisdiction.
Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge stemming from a single-vehicle rollover crash near his Jupiter home in March. He was initially accused of driving under the influence after clipping a truck with his SUV. According to the sheriff's report, Woods had two pain pills in his pocket and displayed signs of impairment, though his breathalyzer test was negative. Woods refused to provide a urine sample.
