Golf icon Tiger Woods ‘responding well to treatment’ in rehab
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Tiger Woods entered rehab following a car crash on March 27 near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home.
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- Tiger Woods is undergoing intensive rehab following his DUI arrest, focusing on pain management without opioids.
- Woods is reportedly in a 90-day inpatient programme in Switzerland and communicating with close contacts.
- The arrest followed a car crash, with Woods pleading not guilty and prioritising health over golf in a statement.
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LONDON – Former world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods is making progress as he follows an intensive rehabilitation programme after his arrest on a driving under the influence charge, the Daily Mail reported.
“He’s got a pain management doctor who is helping him deal with his body pain without addictive opioids,” a source told the British publication.
“He calls or Zooms a small number of people.”
Those people reportedly include girlfriend Vanessa Trump; daughter Sam and son Charlie; and Mark Steinberg, his agent since 1998.
Per the Daily Mail, the 50-year-old is believed to be in Switzerland in an inpatient residential treatment programme that is scheduled over 90 days.
Woods entered rehab following a car crash on March 27 near his home at Jupiter Island, Florida. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and refusing to take a urine test near his home in Florida, after his Land Rover clipped the back of a truck and rolled over onto its side.
He was not injured and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The authorities have said he was impaired by medication and not alcohol. At the time of his arrest, he had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket, the authorities confirmed.
“He’s responding well to treatment, and Vanessa is very happy with what she’s hearing,” one of her friends told the outlet.
On the morning of the crash, speculation was rampant if Woods would play at the Masters Tournament. He has not played on the PGA Tour since the British Open in 2024, when he missed the cut, because of injury.
He ruptured his left Achilles tendon in the spring of 2025 and underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in October.
This was not his first accident. On Feb 23, 2021, the authorities said Woods was travelling at high speed when he crashed near Los Angeles. He suffered significant injuries to his right leg and ankle that required multiple operations.
In a statement issued on March 31, Woods said he was prioritising his health over golf.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” his statement read. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritise my well-being and work towards lasting recovery.
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.” REUTERS
