Tiger Woods set for change of plea hearing in Florida DUI case Golf legend Tiger Woods returns to court in Florida following his arrest for driving under the influence. ‘That’s So Criminal’ host Lynden Blake joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss details of the case and a separate case in which five suspects in a Penn State cocaine trafficking ring are preparing to appear in court. Friday was a family reunion for Charlie Woods, as both his father and mother, whose divorce was highly publicized, gathered again to celebrate his college commitment. Woods, son of 15-time major winner Tiger, announced earlier this year his commitment to play golf at Florida State University. The Woods family, including Tiger’s ex-wife Elin Nordegren, were on hand at Charlie’s high school to celebrate. poses for a photo with family and coaches while being honored at a signing day ceremony at Benjamin High School on Nov. 6, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect) Tiger and Elin divorced after the former’s infidelity was exposed. Charlie announced the engagement in February. “Excited to announce my commitment to play golf at Florida State University, let’s go Noles!” “Congratulations, Charlie. I’m so proud that you’ve entered this next chapter of your life,” Tiger commented. It’s a rare public appearance for Tiger, who has stayed out of the spotlight most of the time since he was arrested in March. Tiger Woods watches his son Charlie Woods play during the first round of the US Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club on July 21, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) (Tim Heitman/Getty Images)LIV GOLF HAS OFFICIALLY ENDED AFTER ANNOUNCING PLANS TO ‘END’ OPERATIONS AFTER FAILED BAILOUT DEAL He was arrested on DUI charges following a car accident in which police later found hydrocodone pills in his pocket. It was his second DUI in less than a decade. Woods previously told police before field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and “over 20 surgeries on his leg.” He told authorities he “takes some” prescription medications. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported observing several signs of deterioration at the scene, noting that the golf legend was “sweating profusely” and that his movements appeared “lethargic and slow.” Authorities proceeded to conduct field sobriety tests due to their suspicions. Woods was instructed to remove his glasses, and the officer conducting the tests stated that his eyes appeared to be “bloodshot and glassy” and “extremely dilated.” Shortly after the arrest, Woods announced he was seeking treatment. Nordegren was reportedly “concerned” after the legendary golfer’s arrest. Tiger Woods of the United States and his son Charlie Woods react on the 16th green during the second round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Tiger’s return to the golf course is still to be determined: He hasn’t played since the Open Championship in 2024. When he was arrested in March, he said he “hoped” to play in the Masters in April, but ultimately missed the entire 2026 season.
