Tiger Woods Makes First Public Appearance Since Driving Ban
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Tiger Woods made his first public appearance in over a week on Saturday, days after a no-contest plea led to a five-year driving ban and a four-figure fine.
- Woods watched Stanford lose 45-6 to No. 7 Miami at Stanford Stadium.
- Son Charlie Woods is tied for 14th at even par through two rounds of the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, four shots off the lead.
- Sam Carraher, Giuseppe Puebla and Dawson Lew shared the 36-hole lead at four-under; Jack Mokris carded the week's low round, a 66.
Tiger Woods made his first public appearance in more than a week on Saturday night, attending Stanford's football game against Miami days after entering a no-contest plea that led to a five-year driving ban and a four-figure fine.
What happened in Tiger Woods' driving case?
Woods entered the no-contest plea earlier this week, resulting in the five-year ban and the fine. Further details have not been made public, and he had not been seen in public since.
How did Woods spend his return to public view?
The 50-year-old, a 15-time major champion, appeared relaxed at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, laughing and joking with those around him before the Cardinal's game against Miami, which Stanford lost 45-6 to the No. 7-ranked Hurricanes.
How is Charlie Woods playing at the Junior Players Championship?
While his father dealt with the fallout of the case, Tiger's son Charlie kept climbing the leaderboard at the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, where his mother, Elin Nordegren, has been on hand to watch. The 17-year-old, a recent TaylorMade signing, followed an opening 71 with a one-over 73 on Saturday to sit tied for 14th at even par through two rounds, four shots back of the lead with the final round set for Sunday. He is ranked 1,869th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, and finished T31st in his tournament debut at TPC Sawgrass last year.
Who leads the Junior Players Championship?
Sam Carraher, Giuseppe Puebla and Dawson Lew shared the lead at four-under through 36 holes. Jack Mokris posted the week's low round, a six-under 66, a day after opening with a seven-over 79.
| Player | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Woods | 71 | 73 | Even |
| Jack Mokris | 79 | 66 | +1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tiger Woods' driving ban?
Woods entered a no-contest plea this week in a driving case, resulting in a five-year driving ban and a four-figure fine. Further details have not been made public.
How is Charlie Woods doing at the Junior Players Championship?
He is tied for 14th at even par through two rounds at TPC Sawgrass, four strokes back of the co-leaders with the final round left to play Sunday.
Who is leading the 2026 Junior Players Championship?
Sam Carraher, Giuseppe Puebla and Dawson Lew shared the 36-hole lead at four-under.
- Tiger Woods
- Charlie Woods
- Junior Players Championship
- TPC Sawgrass
- Elin Nordegren
- TaylorMade
