Tiger Woods retains right to operate golf carts despite license suspension

Tiger Woods avoids jail time and settles his legal case following a two-car crash on Jupiter Island this past March. As part of a plea deal reached Wednesday, the 15-time major champion received a five-year driver's license suspension and agreed to pay $1,500 in fines. The resolution of the case prompted questions regarding his ability to operate a golf cart on courses. Thomas Bakkedahl, the 19th Judicial Circuit State Attorney, initially deferred comment before his office clarified that Woods may continue to use golf carts within designated areas. Operating a golf cart does not typically require a valid driver's license, though the former major winner is advised to carry identification. This legal outcome follows a no-contest plea to charges of reckless driving and refusing to submit to a lawful test.

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