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LOS ANGELES: Golfer Tiger Woods was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday (February 23) after sustaining multiple injuries when his car went off the road and rolled down a steep hill, requiring “jaws of life “to get it out.
Woods’ injuries were not believed to be life threatening, ESPN reported, citing law enforcement sources.
Woods, 45, was the sole occupant of the van when it crashed around 7.12 a.m. (11.12 p.m. Singapore time) near the suburban communities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes, the county Sheriff’s Department said. Los Angeles in a written statement.
Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg, said in a statement delivered to Golf Digest journalist Daniel Rapaport: “Tiger Woods was in a car accident this morning in California, where he sustained multiple leg injuries. He is currently in surgery and we thank him for your privacy and support. “
Deputy Sheriff Joana Warren told Reuters the vehicle veered off the road and rolled down the hillside before stopping at the bottom.
In this aerial image shot from video provided by KABC-TV, a vehicle rests on its side after a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods along a highway in the Rancho Palos Verdes section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 23. February 2021. (Screenshot: AP / KABC-TV)
Video footage from the scene showed the truck resting on its side away from the road, with the front end badly damaged and surrounded by debris. The jaws of life refer to the tools used to open vehicles involved in accidents when a victim can be trapped.
Woods, considered one of the greatest athletes in the history of his sport, had hosted the annual PGA Tour Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club over the weekend.
He did not compete, citing ongoing problems with his surgically repaired back, but was seen at the Rolling Hills Country Club on Monday with actress Jada Pinkett Smith, former basketball star Dwyane Wade and comedian David Spade.
Woods underwent his fifth back surgery in December.
SPORTS WORLD SHOCKED
News of the accident shocked the sports world.
“Praying for my brother @TigerWoods as we all eagerly await more news,” former baseball star Alex Rodriguez said on Twitter. “Thinking of him and his whole family.”
“I’m sick to my stomach,” said fellow PGA Tour golfer Justin Thomas during a press conference in which he named Woods as one of his closest friends. “I just hope it’s okay.”
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, Woods’ ex-girlfriend, simply tweeted: “Praying for TW.”
The PGA Tour released a statement from Commissioner Jay Monahan. “Today we found out about the Tiger Woods car accident,” he said. “We are awaiting more information when he comes out of surgery. On behalf of the PGA TOUR and our players, Tiger is in our prayers and will have our full support as he recovers.”
Former US President Donald Trump issued a statement urging Woods to make a quick recovery, adding: “You are a true champion!”
Woods held first place in the world professional golf rankings for a record total of 683 weeks, winning 14 major championship titles between 1997 and 2008.
After a series of injuries and personal problems derailed his career at times, Woods claimed his 15th Major title at the Masters in 2019, the fifth time he has won the coveted green jacket given to Masters champions.
California-born Eldrick “Tiger” Woods turned pro in 1996 and won his first PGA Tour title in just his fifth start. Since then, it has practically redefined the game.
His success on the greens made him a global superstar, ushering in an era of multi-million dollar endorsements and lucrative money for the sake of money, and extended the sport to an audience far beyond his traditional male, white, and middle-class image. .
Woods also exerted great influence on the modern generation of golfers, such as former Australian world number one Jason Day, who said he read a book about Woods and decided to copy the high work ethic of the American, spending hours and hours on the course. of practice. .
Woods ’15 Grand Slam titles rank second to Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors.
