Golfer Tiger Woods has reached a plea deal in his Florida driving under the influence case stemming from a rollover crash in March. The agreement was accepted during a change-of-plea hearing on Wednesday.
Woods entered the courthouse with his girlfriend and remained silent as he passed reporters. The judge accepted the state's amendment of the original charges. The initial charge of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to testing was amended to reckless driving – second offense, with an adjudication of guilt and a $1,000 fine. A second charge was amended to a citation for careless driving.
Each amended charge carries a five-year driver's license suspension, which will run concurrently. This resolution comes five months after the March 27 incident. Woods had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.
In March, Woods was traveling at a high rate of speed on Jupiter Island when his vehicle rolled over after clipping a truck. He reported that he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station at the time of the crash. While Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol, he refused a urine test. Deputies reported signs of impairment and discovered two pain pills in his pocket, according to a sheriff's office report.
Woods released a statement in March acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and announcing he was stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health. He stated his commitment to returning in a healthier and stronger state. Court records indicated he traveled outside the U.S. for treatment.
Previously, the judge had approved agreements allowing prosecutors to review Woods' medical and prescription medication records related to the incident. Woods later made his first public appearance in June since returning from treatment, participating in plans for the PGA Tour's schedule revamp for the 2028 season.