Private jet owned by Tiger Woods lands in Switzerland after DUI arrest
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A private jet owned by Tiger Woods landed in Zurich, Switzerland, in the early morning hours of Friday, April 3, a possible sign of where the PGA Tour legend will seek treatment following his DUI arrest in Florida, multiple news sites reported.
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It has not been reported whether Woods was on the airplane.
Woods was arrested March 27 by Martin County Sheriff’s deputies on a DUI charge after he crawled out of his rolled-over vehicle following a two-vehicle crash on Jupiter Island, where he owns a home. The 50-year-old golfer was released from jail eight hours later on a $1,150 bail.
Woods refused to submit to urine test charges following the wreck. Martin County sheriff’s deputies said Woods was not under the influence of alcohol but deputies determined he was impaired at the time of the rollover crash.
Deputies said Woods was "sweating profusely" and "lethargic and slow" while speaking, according to the arrest affidavit. Then, a deputy observed Woods' eyes to be "bloodshot and glassy" and his pupils "extremely dilated" as he spoke with officers.
Deputies gave Woods several exercises to test for impairment and on each test, he had to be reminded to follow directions, the affidavit states.
A search of Woods' pants pockets revealed two pills that were determined to be hydrocodone, a strong opioid painkiller used to treat severe pain.
On Tuesday, March 31, Woods entered a not-guilty plea filed by attorney Douglas Duncan, who also represented the 15-time golf major champion in a 2017 DUI arrest case in Palm Beach County.
Martin County Judge Darren Steele on April 1 approved a request by Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, for the golfer to begin "comprehensive inpatient treatment" outside of the country, according to court records.
Will Tiger Woods go to rehab in Switzerland?
Woods will travel outside of the country to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment," according to court documents.
The court records don't specify the country where Woods will receive the treatment but said the facility "provide continuous monitoring and the ability to rapidly adjust treatment intervention in a highly controlled environment."
Duncan's motion argued Woods needs an urgent level of medical care and receiving it outside out the country will allow him to complete it in privacy.
"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," Duncan wrote in the motion.
"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," Duncan added.
Zurich has multiple drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental‑health treatment centers, ranging from hospital‑based programs to ultra‑luxury private clinics.
Paracelsus Recovery is one of these: it's website describes itself as an exclusive rehab facility, noting "We have decades of experience helping ultra-wealthy clients, with the privacy, exclusivity, and personalised care you are accustomed to."
The Kusnacht Practice is another Swiss private treatment center in the Zürich area. Its website describes itself as "a world-renowned private treatment center dedicated to mental health and addiction." It also says, "By integrating evidence-based care with the latest advancements in psychotherapy, medical treatments, and longevity science, this collaborative approach ensures you receive the highest possible chance for recovery, healing and prevention."
Has Tiger Woods gone to rehab before?
Woods has entered multiple rehabilitation programs throughout his career.
The March 27 crash was the second time since 2021 that Woods has been in a crash in which his vehicle rolled over. It is also the second time since 2017 that he has been arrested on a DUI charge.
In 2010, Woods checked into a Mississippi rehab facility to treatment for sex addiction treatment and his misuse of Vicodin and Ambien − pain and sleep medications.
Woods then completed a rehab program in 2017 to treat his dependence on painkillers after he was found asleep on the wheel of his car in Jupiter.
In 2021, Woods underwent intensive physical rehabilitation in a private facility after a rollover car crash in California that shattered his right leg.
Woods said on Tuesday he will be taking a step back from golf to focus on his health and get treatment.
"I'm committed to taking the time needed to return to 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 wrote on social media.
Tiger Woods' attorney argued his client needs urgent level of medical care
According to court documents, Woods will travel outside of the country to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment."
The court records don't specify the country where Woods will receive the treatment but said the facility will "provide continuous monitoring and the ability to rapidly adjust treatment intervention in a highly controlled environment."
Duncan's motion argued Woods needs an urgent level of medical care and receiving it outside out the country will allow him to complete it in privacy.
"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," Duncan wrote in the motion.
"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," Duncan added.
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