Tiger Woods to appear in court Wednesday for a change of plea in his DUI case

Golf legend Tiger Woods was scheduled to appear in a Florida court on September 2, 2026, for a change-of-plea hearing in his driving under the influence (DUI) case. This appearance followed a rollover car crash in March 2026, after which Woods was arrested and charged with DUI. He had initially entered a plea of not guilty to the misdemeanor charges.

The March incident, which occurred in Martin County, Florida, involved Woods' Land Rover clipping a truck and rolling onto its side. While a Breathalyzer test revealed no alcohol in his system, deputies at the scene reported that Woods exhibited signs of impairment and found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. Following the arrest, Woods sought treatment at an inpatient facility.

Though the specific details of the plea change were not released beforehand, court documents indicated he intended to alter his previous not-guilty plea. Some reports speculated he might enter a plea deal, potentially for a lesser charge like reckless driving, and participate in a diversion program. This hearing was anticipated to be a significant step in resolving the legal proceedings related to his latest car crash.