Tiger Woods’s Jet Departs Zurich for United States Following Month-Long Rehabilitation Stay
February 20, 2026, Pacific Palisades, California, USA: Tiger Woods at the 2026 Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament on Friday February 20, 2026 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Pacific Palisades USA - ZUMAp124 20260220_zaa_p124_014 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx
February 20, 2026, Pacific Palisades, California, USA: Tiger Woods at the 2026 Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament on Friday February 20, 2026 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Pacific Palisades USA - ZUMAp124 20260220_zaa_p124_014 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx
The Gulfstream G550 owned by Tiger Woods has made its way officially to Palm Beach International Airport, signaling a potential return following a month-long stay in Switzerland
"Tiger Woods' private jet is en route to America, after flying from Switzerland on Wednesday…and there's reason to believe the golf legend is on board, after wrapping up a month-plus stay at a rehab facility in Zurich," TMZ Sports reported Wednesday.
While the flight path has been verified, there has yet to be any confirmation as to whether the golfer himself was on board the aircraft.
Yet, "all signs point to the latter answer being yes," according to reports from TMZ Sports.
Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC tees off during match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The decision to seek international care followed a rollover car crash and a subsequent DUI arrest in late March.
"In late March, Tiger's lawyer asked the court to allow him to seek help outside the country, fearing he couldn't get the necessary privacy in the ol' U.S. of A," per TMZ.
Woods later himself stated on social media that he was stepping away from golf to focus entirely on himself and try to recover from recent hardships.
The importance of the time frame in which the golfer returned is significant in light of the PGA Championship being held at Aronimink. Woods had already won four times in this tournament.
Major Championship Absence and Ryder Cup Shifts
Despite his eligibility as a past champion, his extended focus on health means he is not participating in this year's field.
"Tiger Woods will not play in the 2026 PGA Championship. The golfer is in a 90-day rehabilitation program," Bleacher Nation reported Wednesday.
This marks another missed Major opportunity for the icon since The Open in July 2024. He has now been absent from competitive play for nearly two years.
Beyond his playing status, these off-course circumstances have also impacted his future leadership roles, specifically regarding the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland, which he was expected to lead.
Woods was initially the leading candidate for the United States captaincy but stepped away from consideration shortly to focus entirely on his personal recovery.
As a result, Jim Furyk was named the U.S. Captain for the 2027 matches, marking his second stint in the role following his previous captaincy during the 2018 matches in France.
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