Tiger Woods is back on home soil. The golf legend was spotted Wednesday at Palm Beach International Airport, stepping off his private jet after weeks of treatment at an exclusive Swiss rehab center. It's his first appearance in Florida since his DUI arrest and one-car rollover crash in March.

According to TMZ, Woods looked “stone-faced, showing no emotion” as he walked across the tarmac with his dog by his side. The 14-time major winner had been staying at a high-end facility in Switzerland since early April, a move that drew headlines for its unusual nature.

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Woods checked himself into rehab after his arrest on March 27. In court, his legal team argued that his celebrity status made it impossible to seek private treatment in the United States without constant media scrutiny. The judge agreed, allowing him to travel to Europe for help. That decision has stirred debate, with some Florida residents demanding the maximum penalty for the golfer.

But his return hasn’t brought any legal relief. Just this week, a judge ruled against Woods’ attempt to block prosecutors from accessing his prescription drug records. That means authorities will soon know exactly what medications he was taking at the time of the crash—a development that could seriously hurt his defense.

Woods faces two misdemeanor charges: driving under the influence and refusing to submit to a urine test. If convicted, he could serve six to 12 months in prison and lose his driver’s license. Given his history of driving incidents, leniency seems unlikely.

Off the legal front, his golf career remains in limbo. He’s already ruled himself out of the remaining majors this season, and his spot on the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team is far from guaranteed. For now, competitive golf appears to be on an indefinite hiatus. The 2027 Ryder Cup offer still stands, but Woods’ participation depends on his legal outcome and personal recovery.

Woods’ return to Florida marks the end of one chapter, but the next one—whether in court or on the course—remains unwritten. The sports world will be watching closely.