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A Florida judge has approved a request by golf icon Tiger Woods to travel outside the United States for “comprehensive inpatient treatment” following his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
On Wednesday, Woods’s attorney, Douglas Duncan, successfully argued that the 50-year-old athlete requires an intensive, medically integrated programme to address a “complex clinical presentation.”
The motion emphasised that such a high level of care cannot be effectively achieved within the U.S. due to repeated privacy breaches and intense public scrutiny.
The legal development follows an incident last Friday near Woods’s Jupiter Island home, where he allegedly crashed his SUV into a trailer.
Although a breathalyser test showed no alcohol in his system, responding deputies from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office described Woods as “lethargic and slow” with bloodshot eyes.
Authorities reportedly found two hydrocodone pills in his possession and noted that the golfer appeared unable to walk without stumbling.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanour charges of DUI with property damage and refusing a chemical test.
In a personal statement, Woods expressed that stepping away is a necessary move to prioritise his well-being and focus on long-term recovery.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 31, 2026
His medical history remains a significant factor in his current struggles; the arrest report detailed that Woods has undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his legs and ankles, including recent procedures in 2025.
This marks the second such legal challenge for the golfer, following a 2017 arrest involving a similar mix of prescription painkillers.
