How a dependence on painkillers took down golf great Tiger Woods
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Tiger Woods, once considered the greatest golfer of all time, has faced a long personal and professional decline marked by multiple back surgeries and struggles with prescription drug addiction, culminating in a recent DUI arrest following a car crash.
- Woods' history includes several serious incidents involving driving under the influence since 2009, and he is currently seeking rehab treatment, reportedly in Switzerland, to address his addiction issues.
- Despite his challenges, Woods' impact on golf remains significant, with a legacy of 82 PGA Tour wins, major championships, and contributions through his business ventures and charitable foundation.
- His physical health, especially chronic back problems and injuries from a 2021 car crash, along with addiction, pose major obstacles to any potential comeback in professional golf.
- Fellow golfers and legends like Jack Nicklaus express sympathy and support for Woods, emphasizing the need for help and recovery while acknowledging the risks his recent behavior has posed to others.
