Tiger Woods Returns to US After Weeks in Swiss Treatment Following DUI Arrest

Tiger Woods has returned to the United States after several weeks of treatment in Switzerland.

The 15-time major champion stepped off his private plane Wednesday afternoon at Palm Beach International Airport. He sported facial hair, a black long-sleeve shirt, hat, sunglasses, gray shorts and black shoes. Woods still wore a compression sleeve on his left leg and shared the flight with a dog.

Woods faces a driving under the influence charge after a car crash on March 27. Authorities described him as lethargic and discovered hydrocodone pills in his possession, though he registered triple zeroes on a Breathalyzer.

On April 1, a judge permitted Woods to leave the country for comprehensive inpatient treatment.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," Woods said in a statement. "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."

"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."

Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge. Days after the crash, he announced plans to seek treatment. At the scene, he expressed hope to play in the Masters, but the treatment delayed his return to golf.

Woods last competed at the 2024 Open Championship. This weekend's PGA Championship will mark his sixth straight missed major.

The arrest marked Woods' second in under a decade. He was previously found asleep behind the wheel in Florida in the early morning hours.

Before field sobriety tests, Woods told law enforcement he had endured seven back surgeries and more than 20 operations on his leg. He said he took a few prescription medications. In 2021, a wreck caused serious leg injuries that sidelined him for the entire year.

A judge recently allowed Florida prosecutors to obtain Woods' prescription drug records from January 1 through March 27.