Tiger Woods' private jet lands in Zurich as golf legend, 50, prepares for rehab in wake of DUI and car crash
Key Points:
- Tiger Woods' private jet landed in Zurich, Switzerland, as he seeks treatment and focuses on his health following his recent DUI arrest; a judge allowed him to leave the U.S. for more privacy during his recovery.
- Woods was arrested after a high-speed crash near his Florida home, where he was found "dazed and sweaty" with opioid pills, and failed a field sobriety test indicating impairment despite a negative breathalyzer result.
- Switzerland is known for luxury treatment facilities, some offering exclusive one-client admittance, which may provide the privacy Woods desires during his recovery.
- Woods' girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, publicly expressed support for him amid the incident, and has reportedly encouraged him to pursue the best possible care to avoid repeating past troubles.
- Following the crash, Woods withdrew from captaining the U.S. team at the 2027 Ryder Cup, prioritizing his health and wellbeing over upcoming golf commitments, including the Masters tournament.