Tiger Woods Reportedly Makes Decision On Private Driver

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated Mar 30, 2026 9:24 AM ET

Tiger Woods was involved in yet another rollover car accident this week, as the 50-year-old golf star clipped a truck in a residential area and flipped over his Range Rover.

The 15-time major champion has been involved in two serious car accidents over the last five years. Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in California in 2021. He underwent several surgeries and had a lengthy rehab process.

Woods, who is worth more than $1 billion, can certainly afford to hire a private driver. So, why won't he? Does he just love driving that much? Is there another reason?

PEOPLE, citing a source close to Woods, says that the legendary golf star refuses to hire a driver because of privacy reasons. He also believes that he is fine to drive.

The 15-time major champion "doesn't want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing," the source says. "And he thinks he is fine to drive."

Woods 'despises' negative attention

Woods reportedly spends most of his time at home.

"He is not a social butterfly and prefers to hang around his home with his kids, or hitting balls, or playing video games," the source says. "He despises public scrutiny."

Meanwhile, he continues to date Vanessa Trump.

"Vanessa has settled right into their dating life due to the similarities in their current situations with kids, great weather out their door, golf in their lives, and school projects for their kids," the source says.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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