Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reduced charges in Florida car crash

Correction: This story was updated to correct Tiger Woods' plea as no contest; the judge adjudicated Woods as guilty

Tiger Woods entered a no contest plea to charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test during a court appearance in Martin County, Florida, on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

As a result, he will have to pay a $1,500 fine and will have his driver's license suspended for five years.

"The ultimate decision was made to bring closure to the case and to allow Tiger and his family to move on with their lives," Woods' attorney Douglas Duncan told TV station WPBF in West Palm Beach.

The 15-time major golf champion originally pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of a controlled substance following a rollover car accident more than six months ago.

After filing a change of plea hearing, Woods was required to appear in court on Wednesday before County Judge Darren Steele.

Appearing in a navy blue suit with his attorney, Douglas Duncan, Woods, 50, entered the no contest plea to charges of willful wanton reckless driving, second offense, and refusal to submit to lawful test.

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