Cover Story reaction was shock , I was shocked . I kind of had to sit down and ask the same question I had asked a second time because I wasn ’ t sure I completely heard what I was being told .”
“ The driver and sole occupant was identified as PGA ( TOUR ) golfer Eldrick ‘ Tiger ’ Woods . Mr . Woods was extricated from the wreck … then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries .”
The Sheriff ’ s Department said Woods was conscious when first responders reached his
side and was calm and lucid . He was extricated with the help of a Halligan tube ( pry bar ) and an axe to get him through the front windshield before being transported to the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center .
“ We have been made aware of Tiger Woods ’ car accident today . We are awaiting further 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 ,” Monahan said via statement .
CAN TIGER RECOVER FROM HIS INJURIES TO RETURN TO THE COURSE ?
It ’ s too early to say , but he undoubtedly faces a long and arduous recovery from his injuries . He was already dealing with debilitating back injuries . On Dec . 23 , he underwent his fifth back procedure to alleviate pain and discomfort .
Woods ’ last official start was at the 2020
Masters , which was played this past November after being postponed from its typical April date because of the COVID-19 pandemic . He tied for 38th . Woods is 50th in the world ranking after playing only nine times during the 2020 season . In December , in his last public golf event , the PNC Championship , Woods played with his 12-year-old son , Charlie , before undergoing his latest back surgery .
PLAYERS PAY TRIBUTE TO WOODS , SHOWS SUPPORT BY WEARING SUNDAY COLORS
Many around the professional golf world are rallying to show their support for one of the game ’ s greats on Sunday .
Billy Horschel had “ TW ” written on his cap while Matt Kuchar , Jason Day and Bryson DeChambeau played with golf balls stamped with “ TIGER .”
Day , Rory McIlroy , Tony Finau , Patrick Reed , Tommy Fleetwood , Scottie Scheffler , Carlos Ortiz , Sebastian Munoz and Cameron Champ each wore black slacks and dark red golf shirts – Woods ’ traditional Sunday attire . Other shirts were of lighter red tones , including those worn by Justin Thomas and Cameron Smith .
Tommy Fleetwood
Cameron Champ Sebastian Munoz
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