Tiger Woods Leaving America For Treatment ... I Need Privacy!!!
Tiger Woods is going far away to get treatment after his recent DUI arrest -- the golf superstar was granted approval to travel out of the country to receive care ... citing privacy as the main reason.
TMZ Sports has obtained the filing made by attorney Douglas Duncan ... which states Tiger was looking to leave America to "begin comprehensive inpatient treatment."
"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."
Tiger Woods Judge OKs Travel Request After DUI
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12:15 PM PDT -- TMZ Sports obtained additional court documents that show Tiger Woods is planning to travel outside the U.S. to get treatment after his recent DUI arrest ... citing privacy as the main reason.
Tiger Woods just scored a small win in court -- and it could mean he’s getting back on the move soon.
A Florida judge has permitted Woods to travel out of state following his recent DUI arrest … signing off on the motion on Wednesday after leaving the decision up to the court’s discretion, according to documents obtained by TMZ Sports.
It’s unclear why Tiger sought permission to travel outside of Florida.
Tiger Woods Getting Help After DUI Arrest
Tiger Woods just broke his silence following his DUI arrest ... saying he is seeking treatment.
"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," the 50-year-old golf superstar said on X minutes ago.
"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."
President Trump Tiger Woods 'Lives A Life of Pain' ... But Doing Well After DUI
The president has been briefed on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest -- Donald Trump says the golf superstar "lives a life of pain" these days ... but is doing well after being put in the slammer for DUI on Friday.
Nos. 45 and 47 claimed the 50-year-old was trending in the right direction when they talked after the rollover crash ... and opened up a bit on Woods' condition.
“I think he’s doing great, he’s doing good," Trump told the N.Y. Post. "He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg."
Tiger Woods Stumbled Through Sobriety Test … Despite Clean Breathalyzer
Tiger Woods is one of the greatest athletes on the planet ... but cops say he was anything but coordinated and balanced during his DUI arrest -- with officials detailing his shaky field sobriety test.
According to the arrest affidavit, deputies say Woods showed multiple signs of impairment from the jump … sweating heavily, moving slowly, speaking "thick tongued" and even stumbling as he walked. At one point, authorities noted he appeared to be limping and needed instructions repeated during testing.
When law enforcement had him perform the standard eye test, they observed bloodshot, glassy eyes and dilated pupils -- along with a lack of smooth tracking, a key indicator investigators look for in DUI cases.
Tiger Woods Car Service Offers Free Rides ... No More DUIs!!!
Tiger Woods might not want to hire a driver after his rollover crash and DUI arrest, but it might not be up to him if he ultimately loses his license. Thankfully for the golf legend, there's a Florida-based company that wants to help.
TMZ Sports spoke with several car ride services around Jupiter Island, days after Woods, 50, was busted for allegedly driving under the influence, flipping his $250k Range Rover Friday afternoon, and many are offering their services.
The Black Car Company tells us they would love to chauffeur the golf superstar around.
"Tiger Woods has done so much for the game of golf and our local community here in Florida," a TBCC spokesperson told us.
Donald Trump Jr. Not Concerned for Kids After Tiger Woods DUI Crash
Donald Trump Jr. is just glad everyone is okay after Tiger Woods' scary DUI crash, and TMZ has learned he's not raising any concerns about his kids or Tiger over the incident.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Don Jr. isn't worried about Tiger being around his children following Friday's rollover crash in Jupiter, Florida, despite a report suggesting otherwise. We're told nothing about the situation has set off alarm bells for him, mainly because his kids and Vanessa were not in the car.
We're told he's thankful and grateful everyone involved made it out okay.
Tiger Woods Ex Elin ‘Concerned’ After DUI Crash ... Kids Top of Mind
Add Elin Nordegren's name to the growing list of people "concerned" for Tiger Woods' well-being after his rollover crash and DUI arrest.
Nordegren -- who shares two kids with Woods -- is reportedly worried after Friday's wreck, according to People … which ended with Tiger in handcuffs, where he's now facing three charges, including driving under the influence.
According to the report, Nordegren has concerns about whether Woods can stay healthy over the long run ... and be there for their kids -- 18-year-old Sam and 17-year-old Charlie.
TIGER WOODS The Only One Driving Me is Me!!!
UPDATE
7:15 AM PT Tuesday -- TMZ Sports obtained the arrest affidavit that shows Tiger Woods had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his DUI arrest and stumbled through his field sobriety test.
Tiger Woods is addressing the question everyone is asking -- Why doesn't he get a driver, especially if he has a clear substance abuse problem. Well, he's not giving the answer people wanted.
Tiger cares a lot about his privacy, at least according to People. The mag cites an anonymous source who claims he won't hire a private driver because he "doesn't want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing." The source adds that the legendary golfer also thinks he's fine to drive.
The insider goes on to say that Tiger "despises public scrutiny." It's pretty ironic, because he's come under plenty of scrutiny after getting busted twice for DUI.
Tiger Woods New Photos Show DUI Arrest Written All Over His Face
Tiger Woods had a really, really bad day on Friday ... and it's written all over his angry mug in these clear, new photos of the golf great leaving jail!
Check 'em out ... Tiger looks super pissed as he stares blankly through the windshield of his ride as he's driven away from the Martin County jail in Florida on Friday night.
Not much more needs to be said about his mood ... it's obvious Tiger is down in the dumps after his arrest earlier in the day for DUI and refusal to submit to a lawful test of his urine.
Tiger Woods Released From Jail ... After Crash, DUI Arrest
Tiger Woods was released from jail late Friday night, hours after he crashed his Range Rover, rolling it over ... before being arrested for DUI.
TMZ Sports has photos of the 50-year-old golf legend leaving the Martin County Jail in Stuart, FL, in the passenger seat of a Cadillac Escalade after 11 PM ET ... and if it wasn't already clear, Woods has seen better days.
After he was sprung, Tiger reportedly attempted to sneak out a side door to avoid the throngs of media camped out at the jail. That didn't work.
Tiger Woods Mug Shot Released
Tiger Woods' mug shot taken just after his arrest for DUI in Florida has been released.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office released the mug hours after Tiger's arrest ... which shows Tiger staring straight ahead -- no smile on his face like we've seen with some celebrity mug shots.
As we told you ... Tiger was arrested Friday afternoon in Jupiter, Florida, after cops say he sped down the street, clipped a car and flipped his vehicle over.
Tiger Woods Busted For DUI
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7:15 AM PT Tuesday -- TMZ Sports obtained the arrest affidavit that shows Tiger Woods had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his DUI arrest and stumbled through his field sobriety test.
Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter, FL, after speeding down a street, clipping a car, and rolling his Range Rover over ... according to law enforcement.
The accident happened around 2 PM ET. A pickup truck was turning into a driveway on a two-lane street when the Range Rover roared down the street at a high speed, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.
The driver of the pickup truck tried to turn into a driveway, but the Range Rover was going at such a high speed that the pickup truck could not fully enter the driveway, and Tiger clipped that vehicle, causing the Range Rover to flip over on the driver's side.
Donald Trump Addresses Tiger Woods Crash ... Hints at 'Difficulty'
Donald Trump spoke out following Tiger Woods’ rollover crash before it was announced the golf star was busted for DUI … and he’s clearly got concerns.
The POTUS was asked about Woods following Friday's frightening incident in Jupiter, FL … and while he didn’t dive into specifics as he remarked from a tarmac next to Air Force 1, his tone said plenty.
“I feel so bad. He's got some difficulty -- there was an accident, and that's all I know,” Trump said. “A very close friend of mine, he's an amazing person, an amazing man. But some difficulty. I don't want to talk about it.”
Tiger Woods Rollover Crash In Florida
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7:15 AM PT Tuesday -- TMZ Sports obtained the arrest affidavit that shows Tiger Woods had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his DUI arrest and stumbled through his field sobriety test.
2:05 PM PT -- Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter, FL, after speeding down a street, clipping a car, and rolling his Land Rover over ... according to law enforcement
2:00 PM PT -- The Martin County Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference to address the crash ... and we'll be streaming the whole thing live.
Tiger Woods was involved in a terrifying car crash in Florida on Friday -- this according to local law enforcement.
Details surrounding what caused the accident have not been released at this time. We're making calls.
An eyewitness tells TMZ Sports it appears two cars were involved ... and it didn't look as if anyone was seriously injured. Tiger's Range Rover rolled over on the driver's side, but another witness says Tiger was walking around, and appeared to be okay.
Tiger Woods Sheriff Addresses DUI Arrest ... Refused Urine Test
Officials are speaking out on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest ... with law enforcement announcing he refused to take a urine test during an investigation into Friday's car crash.
Woods will remain behind bars for at least 8 hours as a result of the arrest ... but the sheriff noted alcohol was NOT an issue -- the speculation was always it was either medication or drugs, as he appeared "lethargic."
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek just broke the bombshell news minutes ago ... stating cops were alerted to a crash on Jupiter Island before 2 PM.
Jupiter Island PD received a call of a rollover crash. When they got on the scene, cops encountered a pickup truck latched to a pressure cleaner trailer and a Land Rover that was rolled over on its driver side.