Tiger Woods is leaving the country to seek treatment

Tiger Woods has been given permission to leave the United States to seek treatment following his recent DUI arrest.

Woods’ attorney Douglas Duncan petitioned a judge to allow Woods to leave the country for outpatient treatment, according to TMZ Sports. Duncan cited a lack of privacy as a major reason for the request.

“Based upon the Defendant’s treating physician, the out of country treatment facility recommendation is based upon the Defendant’s complex clinical presentation and the urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States, as his privacy has been repeatedly compromised,” Duncan said in a court filing.

Woods was subsequently granted permission to travel outside the country.