At 45, Tiger Woods is still considered one of the best golfers in history. But the serious leg injuries he suffered in an accident driving his car near Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 23 in the morning, cast doubt on the future of his extraordinary career. Nothing at this stage, however, prevents the thought that he could make a comeback on the greens if the surgery on his fractures is successful.
The golfer was still “Conscious” after the accident, which occurred shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, and the emergency services extracted him from his vehicle with “Serious injuries to both legs”Los Angeles Fire Chief Chief Daryl Osby told a press conference. Rescue workers had to use a specialized tool and an ax to extract Tiger Woods from his car, which was then evacuated to a nearby hospital with a trauma unit, Chief Osby said.
In a statement, the athlete’s agent clarified that he “Suffered from multiple leg injuries”. “He is currently in the operating room”, specified Mark Steinberg at midday. According to Los Angeles Times, the athlete suffered from a broken ankle and leg fractures, including a multiple.
No other vehicle appears to be involved in the crash, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Services, which have opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said his men had found no ” no proof “ suggesting that Tiger Woods was driving under the influence of narcotics, medication or alcohol at the time of the accident.
According to the first observations of the police, Tiger Woods crossed the central reservation and carried out several rolls, striking a tree in passing, before coming to a stop on the side. Sheriff Villanueva felt Woods was circulating “At a relatively higher speed than normal” in descent, specifying that no braking signs had been noted.
Messages of support from Trump and Obama
Many golfers and sportsmen have sent him encouraging messages, such as former number one Justin thomas or NBA star Magic Johnson.
Everyone send your prayers out to Tiger Woods! He was just in a bad car accident. Let us all pray for his speedy recovery 🙏🏾
A golf enthusiast himself and owner of many courses, former President Donald Trump also sent his best wishes for recovery to Woods. “Get well quickly, Tiger. You are a real champion ”, he tweeted via an advisor. “I have no doubt about it, he will come back”, the billionaire later launched in an interview with Fox television.
His predecessor Barack Obama also wished a “Speedy recovery” to the champion. “If we have learned anything during all these years, it is that Tiger should never be considered out of the game”, he wrote on Twitter.
Sending my prayers to @TigerWoods and his family tonight — here’s to a speedy recovery for the GOAT of golf. If we’ve… https://t.co/fBtAC10hcv
Fifteen Grand Slam titles
A given time lost for golf and even unable to walk, Woods had succeeded during the year 2019 one of the most improbable comeback in the history of the sport. The golf star has had multiple back surgery and was once again struggling with back problems before Tuesday’s accident. His last victory dates back to October 2019, an eternity for the one who reigned supreme over his domain for a long time.
But in his career as in his life, the American has not done things by halves. He ended an eleven-year Grand Slam shortage by winning the prestigious Augusta Masters in April 2019, thanks to a series of incredible blows and his steel mind. As in its prime. Six months later, he had offered his 82e title on the PGA Tour at the Zozo Championship in Japan.
His almost unrivaled record includes fifteen Grand Slam titles, three less than his mentor Jack Nicklaus, and 82 PGA titles, his compatriot Sam Snead’s record equaled.
