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How many injuries was Tiger Woods sustained in the car accident?

After his horrific car accident in February 2021, TIGER Woods is slowly recovering.

The 46-year-old golf legend is making an impressive appearance on Augusta's 2022 Masters course.


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Tiger Woods

How many injuries was Tiger Woods sustained in the car accident?

Woods suffered broken legs from a car accident that resulted in his vehicle being rolled in California. This happened on February 23, 2021. After his car flipped off the road, Woods had to have surgery to repair two fractures in his right leg.

According to reports, the golf-great hit a raised central reservation at speed' and smashed through a street sign before hitting a tree before flipping his Genesis GV80 SUV multiple times.

Later, police confirmed that Woods wasn't drunk or on medication and executed a warrant for the black box to be removed from the vehicle.

Woods was declared "lucky to be alive" by Deputy Carlos Gonzalez of the LA County Sheriff's Department at the time of the crash.

Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer and interim CEO at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center posted a statement on star's Twitter account, February 24, detailing his condition.

The article stated that open fractures that affected both the upper and the lower parts of the fibula and tibia bones could be stabilized by inserting rods into the tibia.

"Additional injuries to bones of the ankle and foot were stabilized using a combination screw and pins.

Trauma to the muscle or soft tissue of the leg necessitated surgical release of the muscle covering to relieve swelling pressure.

Woods shared a Twitter update about his condition on February 26th. According to the statement, Woods had "moved into Cedar-Sinai Medical Center" and was undergoing follow-up procedures for his injuries.

According to the statement, the procedures were successful and he was in good spirits.

More Information on the US Sun


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Woods is believed be driving a Genesis GV80 80 for $49,925 at the time of the crash

The statement said that Tiger and his family wanted to thank everyone for their support over the past few days.

According to the statement, the family had no further information at this time.

It was closed with the following: "Thanks for your continued privacy."

Woods was conscious and "calm" in the driver's chair of the vehicle, before he was taken out of the car.


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The car "rolled several hundreds of feet", Tiger hitting signs and "shearing" a tree,

After firefighters had to smash the windscreen with an electric axe, the 46-year old was pulled out of the rubble.

Officials from the LA Sheriffs stated that Woods was able to communicate with them shortly after the accident, which took place just before 7.15am on Tuesday.

Officials stated that Woods was taken to the "most appropriate" trauma center rather than the nearest one.

Chief of Los Angeles County Fire Department Daryl Osby stated that Woods were removed from the vehicle using a prybar and an axe.

Fire chief stated that there was no evidence of impairment, but that any signs of drug use, alcohol or other substances would be investigated.

The accident occurred in an area known for being prone to accidents.

The golf tournament in which he was playing at the weekend promoted the $49,925 car.


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Where was Tiger Woods driving?

Woods was visiting the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades for the Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament before the incident occurred.

Woods was willing to stay an additional two days in LA to shoot media ads for Golf Digest at GolfTV, Rolling Hills Country Club.

According to the New York Post, Woods was reportedly traveling to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as well as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in order to take part in a photoshoot.

He posed with Dwyane and David Spade on February 22.

Spade posted the photo on Twitter with the caption "Golf lesson today with this guy." You know what? He isn't bad... He picks up things very quickly. He's a good listener."

After undergoing back surgery, he made his first public appearance.


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Multiple back surgeries have been performed on Tiger Woods

Woods gave an update to CBS about his condition during the final round at the Genesis Invitational, where he was a tournament host.

Woods stated that he felt fine but a little stiff.

"I have one more MRI scheduled to determine if the annulus is scarred over, then I can begin doing more activities.

"It's still a gym. You do the same things for rehab. But, you can begin to gravitate towards something more.

Woods was unable to practice or play after his December surgery.


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Tiger Woods was present at the Riviera Country Club's final round of The Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament.

Tiger Woods has been in a car accident before?

Woods is now involved in a third car investigation.

His most famous incident was in the morning of Thanksgiving 2009 when his SUV ran into a fire hydrant, and then hit a tree.

This was the beginning of shocking revelations about his cheating on his wife. He shares Charlie Axel with her, and he also has multiple wives.

Woods lost corporate sponsorships and went to Mississippi for rehabilitation. He did not return to the game for five months.

Florida police discovered him asleep at the wheel of an unattended car that was parked on the side of the road in May 2017.

He was charged with DUI and later admitted that he had an unanticipated reaction to his prescription for back pain medication.

Woods pleaded guilty later to reckless driving. He was then admitted to a clinic for prescription medication and sleep disorder treatment.

Tiger Woods will be playing The Masters in his home?

Woods confirmed his participation at The Masters during a press conference held on March 5, 2022.

He stated, "As of right here, I'm going [in the Masters],"

After not playing at any top-level event since last year's car accident, the five-time Augusta winner entered April 7's tee-off.

On his return to Masters, he played against Joaquin Niemann (South Africa's former Open winner)