Tiger Woods is still thinking about golf, even as he deals with a tough time off the course. The 50-year-old star was arrested on March 27 after a serious car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. Police said he was driving fast when his SUV flipped while trying to pass another vehicle. He now faces charges, including driving under the influence and refusing a test. He has pleaded not guilty and is due in court on May 5.Right now, Woods is focusing on getting better. Reports from People and Daily Mail say he is in Switzerland, getting treatment for both his body pain and personal struggles. Those close to him say he is showing small but positive signs. Even with everything going on, one thing has not changed, he still wants to return to golf.
Tiger Woods still pushing for golf return as Vanessa Trump supports him through recovery
People close to Woods say he is not ready to walk away from the sport. One source told People that he is “desperate” to come back, but first knows he has to fix his health. The same source explained that he is dealing with pain from years of injuries, along with the pressure of staying fit for golf.Another insider said Woods “still has golf in him” and is trying to improve every part of his life before thinking about competition again. Right now, his main focus is recovery, not tournaments.Support from Vanessa Trump has played a big role during this time. Sources told People that she encouraged him to go for serious treatment and has stayed by his side. “She still supports this and supports him. She loves him and knows that private treatment was necessary,” the source said.Their relationship, which has lasted around 18 months, has stayed strong despite the situation. After the arrest, there were rumors about trouble between them, but Vanessa quickly shut that down. She posted a photo with Woods on Instagram and wrote, “Love you,” showing she is still with him.According to Daily Mail, Woods is working with doctors to manage pain without addictive drugs. He is also keeping his circle small, mostly speaking with Vanessa, his kids, and his agent, Mark Steinberg. One source said he is “responding well to treatment,” which has given hope to people around him.Before this incident, Woods had already been struggling with injuries. He had said earlier that his body does not recover like it used to, but he kept trying to return. He even hoped to play at the Masters, a tournament that means a lot to him. This is not the first time Woods has faced trouble while driving. His past includes a DUI arrest in 2017 and a major crash in 2021 that badly injured his leg. Each time, he has had to fight his way back. Now, he is once again trying to rebuild, step by step.