Tiger Woods is set to alter his legal stance in Martin County, Florida, five months after a March rollover crash that led to a DUI arrest.
After the incident, the a‑bee‑camel‑golf‑legend passed a breath‑analysis test but refused a urinalysis for other substances. He initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI and refusal to submit to drug testing.
The upcoming pleading change hearing, scheduled for Wednesday morning, is expected to address whether he will plead guilty or seek an alternative resolution. Authorities remain uncertain about the exact nature of the plea.
Body‑camera footage released by police shows Woods calmly kneeling after his vehicle clipped a truck and rolled over, with no injuries reported. In the video, he explained that he had not consumed alcohol that day and that any prescription medication he took was limited to a few pills earlier that morning.
Subsequent investigations identified two hydrocodone tablets in Woods’ pocket, an opioid commonly prescribed for pain. The officers cited an "unknown substance" as a likely factor impairing his normal faculties.
Woods posted on social media, stating, "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary to prioritise my wellbeing and work toward lasting recovery." The incident marks his second arrest under suspicion of driving under the influence.
Prosecutors and Woods’ legal team have not yet disclosed whether the plea will be a conditional guilty admission or an alternative arrangement. The case remains closely watched by golf fans and legal observers alike.
