Tiger Woods breaks silence with Memorial Day tribute to his late father
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Tiger Woods shared his first public statement in nearly two months with a patriotic message on Memorial Day, paying tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Woods took to the X early Monday afternoon to share his Memorial Day message and also pay a special tribute to his late father, Earl Woods, who served in the U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
Tiger Woods of the United States holds one of Scottie Scheffler’s clubs during the pro-am ahead of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at the Albany Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas on December 3, 2025. (David Cannon/Getty Images)
Woods’ statement about X began: “My father was a Special Forces operator with two tours of duty in Vietnam and 20 years of service.” “To everyone like my father, we thank you for your sacrifices. Without them, we wouldn’t have the greatest country in the world.”
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Woods’ father passed away in May 2006 at the age of 74.
Prior to his Memorial Day message, Woods had not been heard from since March 31, when he announced he would be “taking time away” to seek treatment following his March 27 car accident in Florida and subsequent DUI arrest.
Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club arrives before the match against Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)
The 15-time major champion was ultimately charged with two misdemeanors: driving under the influence causing property damage and refusing to submit to a legal test. Woods received a 0.00 result on both breathalyzer samples he provided, but his refusal to take the urine test resulted in a refusal charge.
There was Woods allowed He will leave the country on April 1 “to begin extensive inpatient treatment.”
The 50-year-old was spotted in Florida earlier this month, but Woods’ private plane reportedly returned to Switzerland on Sunday, where he will likely continue his rehabilitation process.
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Woods was seen getting off his plane at Palm Beach International Airport on May 13, and although his return to the United States was assumed to signal the end of his treatment abroad, his return to Switzerland likely signals his continued rehabilitation process.
It’s unclear why Woods made a quick return trip to the Sunshine State this month, but his timing coincides with that of his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, the President’s former daughter-in-law. Donald TrumpShe recently shared that she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tiger Woods speaks with girlfriend Vanessa Trump after his match against Boston Common Golf at SoFi Center on March 17, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (James Gilbert/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)
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After sharing the news of her diagnosis, Vanessa shared a heartfelt message on social media, calling Woods her “strength.” Woods announced his relationship with Vanessa in March 2025.
Woods hasn’t played a competitive round of golf since the 2024 Open Championship in Scotland.
