Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest | Belfast News

0:00It's September 2nd. This is bailfast news today, your AI-powered local news. Tiger Woods just entered a no-contest plea to a reckless driving charge, stemming from that car crash back in March. Remember, he was initially facing a DUI charge, but that got reduced. The judge also handed down a five-year suspension for his driver's license. The golf legend appeared in court in Martin County. He didn't say much during the hearing, but he was there with his girlfriend, who was President Trump's former daughter-in-law. The crash happened on Jupiter Island when his SUV clipped a truck and flipped over. Deputies at the scene found some pain pills on him and noted signs of impairment. While a breathalyzer test came back negative, he did refuse a urine test. He told a deputy he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station when the accident occurred. Fortunately, neither Woods nor the driver of the truck were injured. Though the truck did sustain about $5,000 in damage, this incident adds to a history

1:00of health issues and car troubles that have impacted his career. Woods has taken time away from the tour before for treatment, and he did so again after this latest crash. He since returned to public appearances, including one where he discussed plans for the PGA tour schedule, but he still hasn't returned to. Competitive play