By BEN NAGLE, US SPORTS EDITOR and ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR

Published: 13:24 BST, 2 September 2026 | Updated: 14:08 BST, 2 September 2026

Golf legend Tiger Woods has pleaded guilty to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test after striking a deal with prosecutors in the wake of his DUI arrest.

A suited-and-booted Woods arrived at court with girlfriend Vanessa Trump on his arm, looking stoic as he waded through photographers outside the Martin County Court shortly after 8am on Wednesday morning.

Woods was pictured in the courtroom moments later, where he stood in front of a judge and changed his plea. He was originally charged with driving under the influence but has now pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving.

As part of the deal, Woods will have his license suspended for five years. 

The 15-time major champion was found at the scene of the crash in Jupiter, Florida with two opioid tablets in his pocket, back on March 27. 

He has since spent time in rehab in Switzerland but had not been seen publicly since arriving back in America until last month. 

Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving at a hearing in Florida on Wednesday morning

Woods appeared puffy-eyed as he left the court alongside doting girlfriend Vanessa Trump

Vanessa led Tiger back to their car after he had pleaded guilty and had his license suspended 

According to police, Woods was driving at a high speed along a beachside road in Jupiter Island, Florida when his Land Rover clipped a tractor trailer truck and rolled onto its side, causing about $5,000 worth of damage to the other vehicle. 

He was able to crawl out of the vehicle without any injuries before later admitting to officers he was looking at his phone and changing the radio at the time of the collision. 

A Breathalyzer test did not reveal any alcohol in Woods’ system, but he refused a urine test, according to police.

The Sheriff’s report obtained by The Daily Mail said deputies found opioids in his pocket and he showed signs of impairment.

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