“The former world No 1’s decision comes after he announced he would step away from golf for a period to focus on his health and wellbeing.”

“The events of last Friday, however, have changed the picture with Woods escaping unhurt from an accident in which he clipped a trailer he was attempting to overtake and rolled his Land Rover.”

“Police reported that he showed signs of impairment and investigators found two white pills identified as hydrocodone – a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain – during a search of his vehicle.”

“It was the fourth occasion he had been involved in a motoring accident since 2009.”

“Woods has undergone numerous surgeries throughout his career with many to the leg and ankle since suffering multiple injuries in a serious crash in 2021.”

“The 50-year-old was granted a request on Wednesday by a Florida judge to leave the US to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility as he faces misdemeanor driving under the influence charges.”

“The Martin County court judge, Darren Steele, granted the motion to travel submitted by Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, who cited the golf superstar’s need for an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program” away from media and public scrutiny.”