Tiger Woods may have a serious problem on the golf course after his latest plea deal — and it could involve something as simple as a golf cart.
The golf legend agreed to a plea deal in his DUI case, pleading no contest to reckless driving and refusing to take a urine test.
As part of the deal, Tiger agreed not to drive a motor vehicle for the next five years.
But there is a major question now: Does that include golf carts?
During Wednesday’s court hearing, the judge issued Tiger an especially strict warning about the driving restriction.
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“There are no exceptions. If you were to drive for any reason at all, you would go immediately back to jail,” the judge said.
Florida State Attorney Thomas Bakkedahl says officials will have to determine whether Tiger can still drive a golf cart during the five-year suspension.
That’s because, under Florida law, a golf cart is considered a motor vehicle.
Tiger has regularly been seen behind the wheel of golf carts, including during practice, making the issue particularly relevant to the 15-time major champion.
The potential problem doesn’t necessarily apply everywhere.
California law, for example, treats a golf cart weighing under 1,300 pounds differently, classifying it as a “specialized recreational vehicle” rather than a motor vehicle.
That could potentially create an exception for certain golf courses in California. Torrey Pines in San Diego, for example, could present a different situation under California law.
But Tiger could still be taking a major risk if he assumes a golf cart is automatically exempt.
The Florida judge didn’t simply tell Tiger he couldn’t drive “motor vehicles.” His warning was broader, saying he could face immediate jail time if he drove “for any reason.”
That wording could create another layer of uncertainty over whether operating a golf cart would violate the court’s order.
For now, officials still need to determine exactly how far Tiger’s five-year driving restriction extends.
One thing is clear: Woods has been warned, and getting behind the wheel of the wrong vehicle could have serious consequences.
