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Travel Permission
A Florida judge granted Tiger Woods' request to travel outside the U.S. for inpatient treatment.
“Based upon the Defendant's treating physician, the out of country treatment facility recommendation is based upon the Defendant's complex clinical presentation and the urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States, as his privacy has been repeatedly compromised”
Woods' attorney cited the urgent need for an intensive and medically integrated program and privacy from media scrutiny.
Ongoing medical scrutiny created significant barriers to care.
Woods announced he was stepping away to seek treatment four days after his DUI arrest.
The PGA of America announced Woods would not serve as Ryder Cup captain.
Treatment Complexity
Woods' condition was described as a complex clinical presentation.
He previously completed an out-of-state treatment program after his 2017 DUI arrest.
The defense sought court approval for ethical transparency.
The treatment facility will provide continuous monitoring.
Ryder Cup Impact
Woods will not play next week's Masters or participate in PGA meetings.
“Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup”
The PGA of America confirmed he would not serve as Ryder Cup captain.
The decision comes less than a week after Woods was involved in a rollover crash.
Pills identified as hydrocodone were found during the vehicle search.