Tiger Woods resolves legal case following plea in Florida court
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Tiger Woods entered a no-contest plea to charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in a Martin County, Florida courthouse. The resolution of the case, which stemmed from a single-vehicle rollover accident on March 27, concludes the golfer's recent legal proceedings. Under the agreement, Woods received a $1,000 fine and a five-year suspension of his driver's license. The 15-time major winner has not competed in a professional golf tournament since The Open Championship in July 2024, having dealt with multiple surgeries, including a disc replacement in October 2025. Following the March accident, Woods stepped away from professional golf to focus on his health and has not provided a specific timeline for a potential return to the PGA Tour.
- •Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving and testing refusal charges.
- •The court mandated a $1,000 fine and a five-year driver's license suspension.
- •Woods has undergone seven back surgeries throughout his professional career.
- •He has not participated in a competitive tournament since July 2024.
- •The golfer has not publicly detailed his future plans since the March accident.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Is Tiger Woods returning to competitive golf?
"Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving charges. With the case closed, will he return to the PGA Tour?
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