US golfer Tiger Woods in Hospital After Car Crash

Sending my prayers to @TigerWoods and his family tonight—here’s to a speedy recovery for the GOAT of golf. If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s to never count Tiger out.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 24, 2021

Fellow PGA tour golfer Justin Thomas said he was "sick to his stomach" over the news, adding: "It hurts to see one of your ... closest friends get in an accident and I just hope he's alright."

Golfing great Jack Nicklaus said he was "deeply concerned" for Woods and offered him "our heartfelt support and prayers at this difficult time."

Barbara and I just heard about Tiger’s accident, and like everyone else, we are deeply concerned. We want to offer him our heartfelt support and prayers at this difficult time. Please join us in wishing Tiger a successful surgery and all the best for a full recovery.

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) February 23, 2021

Uncertain future

Woods has not played since December, when he took part in the PNC Championship in Orlando with his son, Charlie, who turned 12 earlier this month.

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On 23 December he had his fifth back surgery and said last weekend that he was unsure whether he would be able to play in the Masters Tournament in April.

Police have opened an investigation into the crash. This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car investigation. The most notorious took place in 2009 in the early morning after Thanksgiving, when his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a tree.

In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road.