Tiger Woods reappeared in public on Friday night, attending Stanford University's football game against the Miami Hurricanes. This appearance marks his first since receiving a five-year driving ban following a March 27 crash.
Woods, a celebrated alumnus of Stanford, was seen on the sidelines at Stanford Stadium wearing a Stanford cap and apparel from his brand, "Sun Day Red." He appeared relaxed, engaging in conversations with staff and rapper E-40. However, the game presented a complex personal situation for Woods, as his girlfriend Vanessa Trump's daughter, Kai Trump, is a freshman collegiate golfer for the University of Miami.
Kai Trump, granddaughter of Donald Trump, has been documenting her move to South Florida and her start in collegiate golf for the University of Miami. The Hurricanes ultimately defeated Woods' alma mater, Stanford, with a decisive 45-6 score.
The public outing came just days after Woods appeared in court with Vanessa Trump to finalize a plea deal for his March arrest. He pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving and refusal to submit to testing, avoiding jail time. As part of the agreement, his driver's license will be suspended for five years.
President Trump commented on the plea deal, calling it "very fair" and suggesting that Woods would have someone drive him. He noted that Woods did not test positive for alcohol, but acknowledged the potential impact of painkillers following an injury.
Woods was found to be driving at a high speed near his Jupiter Island estate when his vehicle rolled over. Police reports indicated about $5,000 in damage to another vehicle involved in the incident. Following the crash, Woods spent time in a rehabilitation facility. This game marked his first visible appearance since returning to the United States.