Tiger Woods spotted all smiles at Stanford game 48 hours after losing driving licence

Tiger Woods has been spotted back in public just two days after his court appearance in Florida, with the golf legend turning up at his former university for Friday night's American Football clash between Stanford and Miami.

Woods, 50, was pictured inside Stanford Stadium as the Cardinal took on the Miami Hurricanes, marking his first major public appearance since Wednesday's hearing in Stuart.

The 15-time major champion was photographed alongside influential American rapper and entrepreneur E-40, a founding member of Bay Area rap group The Click.

The sighting immediately caught the attention of golf fans, with Woods having received a five-year driving ban on Wednesday. 

There was little to cheer about on the field for Woods, though, as Stanford were thrashed 45-6 by Miami.

Woods' appearance was fitting given his long-standing connection to the university.

He enrolled at Stanford in 1994 on a golf scholarship and spent two years studying economics while representing the Cardinal.

It was during that spell that Woods began building the reputation that would eventually make him one of the greatest golfers of all time.

He won 11 tournaments, earned First-Team All-American honours twice and captured the 1996 NCAA individual championship before turning professional later that year.

Almost three decades later, Woods was back inside Stanford Stadium — although this time as a spectator rather than one of the university's star athletes.

His appearance also offered a striking contrast to Wednesday, when Woods was in court as prosecutors and his defence team reached a last-minute agreement to resolve his criminal case.

Woods appeared in court on Wednesday after his rollover crash near his Jupiter Island home on March 27, which resulted in his arrest for DUI.

The original allegations were reduced as part of Wednesday's agreement, with Woods pleading to reckless driving and careless driving.

He was fined $1,000 for reckless driving and $500 for careless driving.

Both convictions carry five-year driving suspensions, although the bans will run concurrently.

The judge also delivered a blunt warning to Woods about getting behind the wheel during that period.

"If you drive for any reason at all, you will be going back to jail," the judge told him.

Woods attended the hearing with his attorney, Douglas Duncan, and girlfriend Vanessa Trump.

The plea agreement brought an end to a case that had followed Woods since the March crash.

Woods' appearance at Stanford comes during another busy week for the Woods family.

His 17-year-old son, Charlie Woods, is competing at the Junior Players Championship and sits four shots off the lead heading into Sunday's final round.

Charlie also confirmed after his opening round that he had signed a new deal with TaylorMade, the same equipment company that sponsors his father.

Tiger, meanwhile, is now eligible to compete on PGA Tour Champions after turning 50.

His five-year driving suspension will not necessarily prevent him from competing, either. 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has indicated that Woods should still be able to use a golf cart on the course.

That could become increasingly relevant if Woods decides to pursue a return to competitive golf on the senior circuit.