Golfing great Tiger Woods underwent additional procedures in Los Angeles on Friday to treat injuries sustained in his serious car crash.
Infections,inadequate bone healing and,in Tiger Woods’ case,previous injuries,may make a months-long or even years-long recovery more difficult,say surgeons.
The golfer was reported to be annoyed to find his car blocked in by another vehicle at the resort he was staying at,then “took off fast”.
Golf icon Tiger Woods is recovering after surgery in which fractures of his tibia and fibula bones were stabilised with a rod following a serious car accident.
The litany of sporting greats who lose their way on the downside of the peak of their career is a long and troubled one. What ails these blokes?
The golf superstar had to be pulled out through the windshield of his car and was “fortunate to come out alive”,according to police.
There has been an outpouring of support,and tributes have flowed,from two former US presidents and golf stars in reaction to Tiger Woods’ crash and injuries.
We can forget any predictions of his future at the Masters now. Indeed,there is a debate about whether it is appropriate to talk about his return to the game at all.
Tiger Woods has suffered a setback with his back,disclosing Tuesday that he recently had a fifth surgery that will keep him from starting the year until after the west coast swing on the PGA Tour.
If Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all the essence of greatness can’t be assessed through statistics. Nor does it matter if he transformed humanity.
As he does with the accessories in his golf bag,Tiger Woods neatly arranges his life in tidy compartments. He made an exception this week.