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Woods admits guilt and loses license for five years

Observador2 September 2026 at 16:53

Golfer Tiger Woods, 50 years old, admitted guilt as part of a court agreement that spared him from the more serious charge of driving under the influence. The agreement was reached in court and allowed him to avoid a more severe trial.

Under the agreement, Woods lost his driver's license for five years, meaning he will not be able to drive during that period. This measure was imposed as part of the sentence conditions.

The judge presiding over the case was clear in his warning to the golfer: if caught driving during the suspension period, he will return to prison immediately. This warning underscores the seriousness with which the court viewed the case.

This case comes as a result of an investigation into driving under the influence of substances, a situation that had already called into question the famous golfer's driving license. The agreement represents the end of this phase of the legal proceedings for Woods.

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