Tiger Woods plans to change plea in Florida DUI

Tiger Woods faced a change-of-plea hearing in Martin County, Florida, related to a March rollover on Jupiter Island that led to DUI charges including property damage and a refused chemical test. In early September 2026, Woods appeared in court amid reports he would change his plea from not guilty to a potential deal, with outlets noting a possible no-contest or lesser-charge resolution. Reports describe Woods waiving arraignment and, at times, seeking a jury trial, while authorities highlighted signs of impairment and prescription medications at the time of the crash. Court coverage references Woods’ prior legal issues, including a 2009 crash and a 2017 diversion, to contextualize his driving incidents. Woods issued a statement saying he would step away from the public eye to focus on his mental health following the latest arrest. Ongoing coverage indicates plea-deal proceedings and potential adjudication of a lesser charge at the September 2 hearing.