The sports world began reacting immediately to news that golf legend Tiger Woods suffered a frightening single-car crash in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, with many offering their thoughts and prayers to Woods and his family.
The Masters Tournament was one of the first to tweet out its hopes for Tigerโs quick recovery:
โTiger Woods is part of the Augusta National family, and the news of his accident is upsetting to all of us. We pray for him, for his full recovery and for his family during this difficult time.โ โ Chairman Fred Ridley
โ The Masters (@TheMasters) February 23, 2021
The Golf Channel featured comments from golfer Justin Thomas who said the news made him โsick to his stomachโ:
Justin Thomas got emotional while reacting to the news of Tiger Woodsโ accident. pic.twitter.com/7YC3TNzM0f
โ Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) February 23, 2021
Thomas also tweeted his reaction:
Sick to my stomach right now. Praying for @TigerWoods and hoping for an amazing recovery. Thinking about his entire family and team, as all of us are sending our best wishes. We know TW is a fighter. Get well soon ๐ !!!
โ Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) February 23, 2021
Golf GOAT Jack Nicklaus offered his heartfelt support for Woods and his family:
Barbara and I just heard about Tigerโs 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.
โ Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) February 23, 2021
A growing list of others also rushed to reveal their shock over the incident and offer their wishes for Woodsโ safety:
. @tigerwoods, just seen the awful news. We know how tough you are, weโve seen it a hundred times. Hoping and praying youโre ok my friend.
โ Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) February 23, 2021
Heartbroken and shocked to hear about @TigerWoods accident today. My thoughts and prayers are with him for a full recovery.
โ Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) February 23, 2021
Praying for TW right now ๐๐ป
โ lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) February 23, 2021
Please be ok Tiger ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
โ Parker McLachlin (@ParkerMcLachlin) February 23, 2021
@TigerWoods ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
โ Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) February 23, 2021
Prayers for @TigerWoods and his family as he is in surgery after a car accident. #pgatour.
โ Ozzie Smith (@STLWizard) February 23, 2021
Praying for my brother @TigerWoods as we all anxiously await more news.
Thinking of him and his entire family. ๐ https://t.co/jpWbI3cLvO
โ Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) February 23, 2021
Prayers for @TigerWoods โฆ๐๐๐
โ Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) February 23, 2021
Prayers up for the GOAT @TigerWoods who was in an accident this morning. Was just with him yesterday. Donโt take not even a MOMENT for granted! I know youโre good because your Tiger within is a beast!!!
โ Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) February 23, 2021
Prayers up @TigerWoods ๐๐พ
โ Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) February 23, 2021
Everyone send your prayers out to Tiger Woods! He was just in a bad car accident. Let us all pray for his speedy recovery ๐๐พ
โ Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 23, 2021
Reactions keep pouring in from actors, politicians, and athletes, and the media is reporting that Tiger sustained multiple compound fractures in his legs, but his injuries are not life-threatening.
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