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Tiger Woods news
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The gist
Tiger Woods faces court Sept. 8 for DUI after March crash. His earnings record may fall to Scottie Scheffler.
Background
Tiger Woods was arrested in March after a rollover crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida, and charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He has since sought rehab and been cleared by a doctor to return to golf. His first court appearance is scheduled for September 8.
How it unfolded
- Mar 27, 2026Woods crashed his Land Rover near his home, was arrested on suspicion of DUI, and later charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
- Aug 23, 2026Woods was cleared by a doctor to return to golf, six months after his fourth back surgery.
- Aug 24, 2026Reports confirm Woods will make his first in-person court appearance on Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m.
- Aug 25, 2026Woods is reportedly 'warming' to a Champions Tour return, with a possible appearance at the September 14 Nexus Cup.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Martin County records confirm Woods' court date; deputies reported signs of impairment and found hydrocodone in his pocket.
- Analysts
- Golf analysts note that Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of surpassing Woods' all-time earnings record, trailing by just over $1 million.
Still unverified
Reports that Woods is 'warming' to a Champions Tour return are based on unnamed sources and not confirmed by Woods or his team.