Golf superstar Tiger Woods is showing positive signs of improvement during an intensive residential treatment program following his driving under the influence arrest earlier this year, according to a new report from the Daily Mail.
Sources close to the situation indicate Woods is working with medical professionals to manage his chronic pain issues through non-addictive alternatives to opioid medications. “He’s got a pain management doctor who is helping him deal with his body pain without addictive opioids,” an insider revealed to the publication. “He calls or Zooms a small number of people.”
The 50-year-old golfer maintains regular contact with a select group including his partner Vanessa Trump, his children Sam and Charlie, and Mark Steinberg, who has served as his representative since 1998.
According to the Daily Mail’s sources, Woods is currently enrolled in a 90-day inpatient facility located in Switzerland.
The treatment comes after a vehicle accident on March 27 near Woods’ Jupiter Island, Florida residence. Law enforcement arrested him on suspicion of impaired driving and refusing to provide a urine sample after his Land Rover struck the rear of a truck and overturned. Woods escaped physical injury and has entered a not guilty plea to the charges.
Officials determined that prescription medication, rather than alcohol, caused the impairment. Police records show Woods possessed two hydrocodone tablets at the time of his arrest.
“He’s responding well to treatment, and Vanessa is very happy with what she’s hearing,” a friend of Trump shared with the outlet.
The crash occurred on the same morning that golf fans were speculating about Woods’ potential participation in the Masters Tournament. The golf icon hasn’t competed on the PGA Tour since The Open Championship in 2024, where he failed to make the cut due to physical ailments. He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon during spring 2025 and required lumbar disk replacement surgery last October.
This incident marks Woods’ second serious vehicle accident in recent years. On February 23, 2021, investigators said Woods was driving at excessive speed when he crashed near Los Angeles, resulting in severe injuries to his right leg and ankle that necessitated multiple surgical procedures.
In a public statement released on March 31, Woods emphasized his commitment to prioritizing his physical and mental health over his golf career.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods’ statement read. “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.”
