Tiger Woods Spotted for the First Time in Florida After Six Weeks in Rehab
Tiger Woods is back in the United States after completing six weeks in rehab following his DUI arrest.
The golf icon, 50, returned from rehab in Switzerland and was photographed stepping off his Gulfstream G550 on Wednesday afternoon at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, TMZ.com reported. Wearing gray shorts, a black jacket, and a black hat, the athlete was joined by two pups on the tarmac.
Tiger Woods was seen for the first time stepping off a plane after rehab.
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Woods Received Permission to Leave the Country for Rehab in April
On April 1, Woods got the permission of a Florida judge to leave the United States to seek treatment following his car accident and arrest for DUI. He was granted permission to leave Florida, according to court documents obtained and reviewed by PEOPLE. According to the documents, the athlete's physician made the recommendation that he leave the country "based upon the Defendant's complex clinical presentation, the urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States."
The recommendation that Woods seek treatment out of the U.S. was also based on the idea that his "privacy has been repeatedly compromised."
"Ongoing medical scrutiny and public exposure create significant barriers to his care and would result in setbacks and an inability to fully engage in treatment," Woods' lawyer, Douglas Duncan, argued in the filing, the piece continued.
When Was Tiger Woods in a Car Accident?
On March 27, Woods was involved in a rollover car crash when his Land Rover rolled over after he "overtook" a pressure-cleaning truck that was pulling a small trailer, Sheriff John M. Budensiek said in a press conference on Friday, PEOPLE noted.
Police administered a breathalyzer test on the scene, and Woods "blew triple zeros." However, he refused to submit to a urinalysis at the jail. According to the police affidavit obtained by PEOPLE, Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies allegedly found two hydrocodone pills in his left pants pocket.
What Did Tiger Woods Say After the Accident?
Woods broke his silence on March 31 in a statement posted to his Twitter/X page.
"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," Woods said in a post. "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 prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery," Woods continued. "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."
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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 11:35 AM.