Raleigh Durham, NC, September 1, 2026 — Court documents recently filed indicate that professional golfer Tiger Woods intends to alter his plea in a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) case in Florida. The filings suggest a shift from his initial not guilty plea.

The specifics of the change in plea, including whether it will be to guilty or no contest, were not detailed in the summary of the court documents. Typically, a change of plea in a DUI case signifies a defendant’s decision to no longer contest the charges. This can lead to sentencing without a full trial, depending on the court’s proceedings and any agreements reached between the prosecution and defense.

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI in May 2017. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement officers found him asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz, which was reportedly parked on the side of the road with its engine running. Woods later stated that he had not been driving and indicated that he had taken prescription painkillers and other medications, which he claimed contributed to his condition. He underwent treatment for prescription drug dependence following the incident.

The DUI case has been ongoing in Florida. A change of plea would mark a significant development in the legal proceedings. The court documents do not specify the exact date this change is expected to occur or if a plea hearing has been scheduled. The outcome of a plea change, such as sentencing, would typically depend on the jurisdiction’s laws and the discretion of the presiding judge.

Further details regarding the nature of the evidence presented or any potential plea agreements were not disclosed in the available information from the court documents. The legal process will now move forward based on this anticipated change in Woods’ plea.


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