The Paper's reporter Chen Jun
Woods' car was hit beyond recognition.
"Tiger" Woods has another accident.
In the early morning of the 24th, legendary golf player Tiger Woods was in a car accident. According to Los Angeles County police, Woods, who suffered multiple leg injuries and was undergoing surgery, described his injuries as "moderate to severe."
The Los Angeles Times revealed that Woods suffered two leg fractures, plus a crushing ankle fracture.
It is reported that Woods was driving at high speed at the time of the incident, but then lost control of the vehicle, causing a catastrophe. At the moment, it is unclear how much the injury will affect Woods' future, but for a 46-year-old professional, his sporting career is destined to cast a shadow.
Painkillers cause unresponsiveness?
According to the scene, the car driven by Woods was badly damaged and overturned on a grassy field. Police said the dark gray Genesis GV80 car had completely deviated from its route, crossed the barrier in the middle of the road, rushed straight to the open space on the other side of the road, and after several rolls, slid sideways into the woodland.
In order to rescue Woods, the firefighters who arrived had to use tools to lift him out of the badly deformed car.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but in 2017, Woods had a history of drunk driving. However, according to the information that has been released, the accident has nothing to do with alcohol, and Woods also fastened his seat belt at the time of the incident.
The vehicle was badly damaged.
Los Angeles police officer Carlos Gonzalez, the first police officer to arrive at the scene, said that when Woods was rescued, the latter could not stand on his own, but was "sober and calm."
However, some media believe that Woods has been taking painkillers for a long time in order to alleviate the pain caused by old injuries in his body, which will cause him to drowsiness and unresponsiveness.
In addition, it is reported that the car driven by Woods is not personally owned by him, but temporarily leased from the car company.
Woods is the greatest golfer in human history.
Heal your back wounds and want the king to return
Woods appeared in Los Angeles this time mainly to participate in the Genesis Invitational, which was held here last weekend.
Although he did not participate in the competition as a contestant, the main sponsor of the event was Woods' Foundation, and Woods also presented the prize to the new champion Homer.
Woods was also a commentator during the game, when he made it clear that his career would continue and was only in the midst of a period of adjustment. On the day of the event, many local American celebrities took photos with Woods, and former NBA star Wade also played with Woods.
Unexpectedly, the next day, Woods had a car accident when he drove to a shooting location...
Before the accident, Woods also played with former NBA star Wade.
Woods' body has been ravaged by injuries over the years — woods felt back discomfort during the PNC Championship last December and then underwent a fifth back surgery that necessitated his season, missing the Farmers Insurance Open at Dollyson Stadium on Jan. 28-31 and not being able to participate in last weekend's Genesis Invitational, and now the sudden crash will leave Woods' return indefinitely awaited.
In fact, Woods' attendance has not been high in the past few years — between August 2015 and December 2017, Woods has played in only one PGA tournament due to a back injury, but the talented golfer has never given up on the idea of overcoming injuries and making a comeback.
Woods played 18 PGA Tour games in 2018 and regained the title trophy after 1876 days at the Tour Championship; Woods won another Masters title in 2019, increasing the number of Grand Slams to 15; and at the ZOZO Tournament he won his 82nd PGA Tour title, equaling the record of star Sam Shrider.
In the eyes of everyone, Woods was an inspirational role model at that time, and his return of the king in Augusta was hotly discussed all over the world.
Woods competes with his son.
Can only retire after serious injuries?
After entering 2020, trapped by the epidemic, Woods's games are also decreasing, only participating in a few games, and the back injury outbreak at the end of the year makes it more difficult for him to persevere, and his world ranking has slipped from 6th to 44th in 2019.
However, Woods himself has always stressed that he will perform in the new year, and people believe that Woods will once again get up from the latest back surgery, but the sudden car accident tragedy brings everything to an abrupt end...
CNN reporter Andy Scholes commented on the accident: "Woods' golf career may have ended as a result, but we only want him to be safe now." ”
Woods has undergone nine surgeries in his career, including four knee surgeries and five back surgeries, and this car accident can be said to be the most serious injury for Woods.
Considering the injuries to his back, knees, thighs and calves, ankles and other places, it is even more difficult for Woods to return to the field this time - for a professional player, the legs and back are important parts to maintain the stability and efficiency of the shot, and Woods' parts have been seriously damaged...
Coupled with the fact that he is 46 years old, everything does not look optimistic.
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