Tiger Woods hospitalised after car crash

US golfer Tiger Woods was hospitalized Tuesday after a car crash in which his vehicle sustained “ major damage, ” the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s department said .
Woods, the sole occupant, was removed from the wreckage by firefighters and paramedics , and suffered “ multiple leg injuries , ” his agent said in a statement to US media .
“ He is currently in surgery and we thank you for your privacy and support, ” said Mark Steinberg .
Woods was taken to a local hospital for treatment .
The roll – over crash near Los Angeles did not involve any other vehicles . Television images showed the car lying on a patch of grass off the road , with its hood badly damaged .
Woods, one of the most successful golfers of all time , has won 15 major golf championships.
He recently underwent his fifth back surgery , and said he was uncertain if he will be able to play at the upcoming Masters , which he last won in 2019.
According to celebrity website TMZ, 45- year -old Woods was in the area for his annual Genesis Invitational golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club .
AFP