LOS ANGELES – Tiger Woods is recovering and in “good spirits” after a second day of treatment at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, following his horrific rollover solo car crash that left him with serious leg injuries.
The golf superstar was transferred to Cedars-Sinai on Wednesday night after undergoing emergency surgery the day before at Harbour-UCLA Medical Centre to repair compound fractures sustained in each leg, in addition to a shattered ankle.
“Tiger and his family want to thank you all for the wonderful support and messages they have received over the past few days,” said a statement on Woods’ Twitter account.
“We will not have any further updates at this time. Thank you for your continued privacy.”
The 15-time major champion was driving alone on Tuesday morning in a south Los Angeles suburb when his SUV hit the centre median, crossed into the opposing lane, struck a tree, and rolled over several times.
Yesterday’s statement did not go into detail about what type of follow-up treatment Woods is receiving at Cedars-Sinai, which is located about 15km west of the city here, and renowned for treating Hollywood’s rich and famous.
Woods’ surgery included the insertion of a rod into his shin bone, and the use of “a combination of screws and pins” to stabilise his foot and ankle.
Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva on Wednesday said Woods will not face charges related to the crash.
“This remains an accident. Accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.”
Woods has won the second most major championships in history behind Jack Nicklaus’ 18. He has 82 PGA Tour victories, tied with Sam Snead for the all-time record. – AFP, February 27, 2021
