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Tiger Woods honored his late father, Earl Woods, with a Memorial Day tribute on May 25
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The post marked his return to social media after completing a six-week treatment program abroad following his DUI arrest and car crash
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A source says Tiger is focused on recovery and motivated by hopes of making a golf comeback
Tiger Woods has returned to social media for the first time since announcing that he was seeking rehabilitation in the wake of his DUI arrest.
On Monday, May 25, the professional golfer, 50, marked Memorial Day with an Instagram Stories post honoring his late father, veteran Earl Woods.
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“My father was a Special Forces operator with two tours in Vietnam and 20 years of service,” Tiger wrote in the tribute. “To all those like my father, we all say thank you for your sacrifices. Without them we wouldn’t have the greatest country on Earth.”
The post honoring the pro golfer’s dad, who died in 2006 at age 74, comes after Tiger’s six-week stint out of the country to seek treatment in the wake of his car crash and DUI arrest.
Tiger Woods shares post honoring his late dad Earl Woods
Credit: Tiger Woods/Instagram
The 15-time Major champion pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge after crashing his Range Rover on a two-lane road near his home in Jupiter Island, Fla., on March 27. Nobody was injured as a result of the crash, which marks the third car accident the golf star has been involved in.
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Tiger announced that he would be “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment” on X on March 31. Authorities believe Tiger was “not impaired by alcohol but possibly by medication or another substance,” and found two hydrocodone pills in his left pants pocket while at the scene, per court documents reviewed by PEOPLE.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” he wrote on X at the time. “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,” the golfer continued. “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.”
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Tiger Woods in March 2026
Credit: Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf/Getty
Tiger was spotted landing back in Florida on Wednesday, May 13 after his stint out of the country to seek treatment. The star’s lawyers had previously petitioned a judge to allow him to leave the country for his treatment due to “privacy” concerns.
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TMZ reported that he arrived in a private jet that had flown in from Zurich, Switzerland.
Before his return to Florida, a source told PEOPLE exclusively that Tiger is hoping to make a golf comeback post-treatment. The star “desperately” wants to return to the sport, which is motivating him to stick with his treatment, according to the golf insider.
After his time abroad, a source told PEOPLE that the golf pro is “happy” to be back home and closer to girlfriend Vanessa Trump as he continues his recovery process. “Tiger took his trip seriously and is all about continuing his recovery and putting this chapter behind him,” the Jupiter-based insider told PEOPLE.
“He is in good spirits and also can’t wait to put the legal issues to rest,” the source added.
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