Tiger Woods has been given permission to leave the United States to seek treatment following his recent DUI arrest.
Woods’ attorney Douglas Duncan petitioned a judge to allow Woods to leave the country for outpatient treatment, according to TMZ Sports. Duncan cited a lack of privacy as a major reason for the request.
“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 said in a court filing.
Woods was subsequently granted permission to travel outside the country.
Tiger Woods is headed abroad for treatment.
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His attorney asked a judge to approve international travel, and the judge signed off.
The reason? Privacy.
Tiger's attorney argued he couldn't receive the care needed in the U.S. because his "privacy has been repeatedly compromised."
Woods announced Tuesday that he is stepping away from golf to “seek treatment and focus on my health.” Understandably, he has offered no further details, and we only know about his plan to go overseas thanks to the court filing.
Woods was arrested and charged with DUI after a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., on March 27. Police said he showed “several signs of impairment” at the time of his arrest.
