Tiger Woods ‘responding well’ after entering 90-day rehab programme in Switzerland

Tiger Woods is reportedly making encouraging progress after stepping away from golf to focus on his health, with sources indicating the 15-time major champion is “responding well” to treatment.

According to the Daily Mail, Woods is currently undergoing an intensive 90-day inpatient rehabilitation programme in Switzerland. 

The 50-year-old golf legend is said to be working closely with a pain management specialist to address long-term physical issues without the use of addictive opioids.

A source told the publication that Woods has kept his inner circle small during his recovery, maintaining contact primarily through phone calls and video chats. 

"He's responding well to treatment, and Vanessa is very happy with what she's hearing," a ​friend of his girlfriend Vanessa Trump told the Daily Mail. 

The source adds: "Tiger has got a pain management doctor who is helping him deal with his body pain without addictive opioids. He calls or Zooms a small number of people."

Those in regular contact reportedly include Vanessa, his children Sam and Charlie, and his long-time agent Mark Steinberg.

The latest update follows Woods’ arrest in late March after a car crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. 

Authorities said Woods’ vehicle clipped the back of a truck before rolling onto its side. 

He was not injured in the incident and has pleaded not guilty to charges including driving under the influence and refusing a urine test.

Officials confirmed at the time that Woods was impaired by medication rather than alcohol, and two hydrocodone pills were reportedly found in his possession.

Days after hIs car crash and resulting DUI arrest, the former world number one confirmed he would be taking some time away from the game to prioritise his recovery.

Woods has not competed on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at The Open in 2024, with injuries continuing to limit his playing schedule. 

He suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025 and later underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in October of the same year. That marked the seventh back surgery of his career. 

Woods' latest setback adds to a long history of physical challenges, most notably the serious car crash in February 2021 that left him with significant leg and ankle injuries requiring multiple surgeries.

In another sign of his current priorities, Woods has informed the PGA of America that he will not take on the role of U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2027.

While questions remain over whether Woods will return to competitive golf, the immediate focus remains firmly on his health and recovery — with early signs from rehab offering cautious optimism.