Tiger Woods to Change Plea on DUI Charge After Florida Crash

Sun Sep 06 2026 00:49:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Tiger Woods changes his court plea after a March Florida crash, amid body‑camera footage showing a rollover and evidence of hydrocodone in his pocket.

Tiger Woods, the veteran golfer, is set to alter his plea at a Martin County court hearing scheduled for Wednesday after a rollover crash in March. The golfer, originally pleading not guilty to DUI and refusing a drug test, now faces new evidence that may influence the proceedings. Police released body‑camera footage detailing how Woods escaped a vehicle that clipped a truck and rolled over, while authorities later discovered two hydrocodone pills in his possession. Woods publicly announced plans to seek treatment and take a break from competition, marking his second arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Tiger Woods to Change Plea on DUI Charge After Florida Crash

Tiger Woods, 50, will revise his plea in a Martin County court hearing set for Wednesday morning following a March rollover crash in Florida.

Following the incident, Woods was arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to drug testing. He initially pleaded not guilty while passing a breath‑alyser test but declined a urinalysis.

Body‑camera footage released by police shows Woods calmly kneeling on one knee, repeating: "I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden, boom" after the vehicle clipped a truck and rolled over. The clip reveals no injuries; Woods crawled out through the passenger door.

Investigators later discovered two white pills—identified as hydrocodone—in Woods’ pocket. He has since posted on social media that he will step away from play for treatment and recovery.

Authorities have not disclosed the exact new plea, and the case marks Woods’ second arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.