PGA Tour players hope Tiger Woods gets better, returns to golf
Steve DiMeglioEn route Tuesday to this week’s Travelers Championship, Zach Johnson learned that Tiger Woods is receiving in-patient treatment at an undisclosed location to help manage his pain medications and a sleep disorder.
Johnson welcomed the news.
“I’ve known for years because he’s a friend of mine that he’s had sleeping issues. He just doesn’t sleep. That can take a toll on your body and makeup,” Johnson said. “And you combine that with prescription medicine to help with numerous back surgeries, I can’t imagine what that can do to any person.
“He feels he’s taking the appropriate actions and I support him. I support him in anything. He’s a friend first. Hopefully whatever actions he’s taking now, I certainly hope and pray he gets better.
“I know the way he operates he wants to get better.”
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Woods was charged with driving under the influence after police found him asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz at 2 a.m. May 29. The car — still running — was parked off the side of the road and had two flat tires and other noticeable damage.
Woods was unable to perform routine DUI tests and breathalyzer tests revealed no presence of alcohol. Woods told officers he had a reaction to several prescription drugs, including Vicodin and Xanax.
“We’re all rooting for the best for Tiger,” said Brandt Snedeker, who also was heading to the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn. “We all realize out here how lucky we are to be doing what we’re doing because of him. We all want what’s best for Tiger and we want him back out here beating up on us as quick as possible."
