Tiger Woods

[gordfishing]

Involved in a major single vehicle accident , roll over
had to be extracted by jaws of life from his vehicle
SO So sad

[bat119]

Single vehicle accident in sunny California the tabloids will have a field day

The sheriff's department said Woods, 45, was driving the only vehicle involved in the collision, and the vehicle rolled over. "Mr. Woods was extricated from the wreck with the 'jaws of life' by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries,"

Woods was hospitalized after being involved in a single-car accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. According to his agent, Mark Steinberg, Woods suffered “multiple” leg injuries.

[The Elkster]

Pictures show the entire engine compartment of the vehicle destroyed. I don't like the sound of the leg injuries thing and in surgery. Could be very bad for lower legs. Good luck Tiger.

[Bigwoodsman]

pictures show the entire engine compartment of the vehicle destroyed. I don't like the sound of the leg injuries thing and in surgery. Could be very bad for lower legs. Good luck tiger.

x2^^^^^^^
bw

[jstubbs]

I read about an hour ago he was in surgery for his legs. He also just had another back surgery not too long ago I believe. Even if his legs are miraculously OK his back would likely be in really bad shape still.

Hope he is OK.

[sewerrat]

Must have hung around in the clubhouse a little long maybe??And the bevies got ahold him. Maybe?

[Howard Hutchinson]

Must have hung around in the clubhouse a little long maybe??And the bevies got ahold him. Maybe?
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I heard he was leaving the set of a show or movie he was in and pizzed off about something that happen there? Also, the vehicle he was in was grafted from some company he was working with/for.. Sad deal though as an 8 hour surgery isn't minor. Serious damage I'm sure.

[58thecat]

don't like the fella but hope he gets out of this one.

[Penner]

Broken legs, not life threatening, from what is being reported initially.

[brewster29]

He is great with a driver, but crap as a driver.

[Cement Bench]

he shanked one into the weeds

[scesfiremedic]

KTLA and CNN report he was removed from vehicle through the windshield with just an axe and pry bar (no jaws of life used). Hard to believe his legs weren’t entrapped by the severity of damage to front end of SUV). As a retired Firefighter/Paramedic I’m wondering why they didn’t cut the roof and flap it to the ground, as it makes getting someone out of a vehicle a lot easier. With “severely fractured legs” they would have had a tough time getting him out the windshield area without manipulating his broken legs. Good job to the fire crews on the extrication! Going to be a long road to recovery for old Tiger.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/23/us/tiger-woods-car-accident-intl-spt/index.html

[Jays toyz]

What was he driving?

[waldedw]

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I heard he was leaving the set of a show or movie he was in and pizzed off about something that happen there? Also, the vehicle he was in was grafted from some company he was working with/for.. Sad deal though as an 8 hour surgery isn't minor. Serious damage I'm sure.

I wonder where people get these stories from, what a bunch of crap, he was on his way to Riviera golf course for a tee time with Drew Breeze and 2 other celebrities', it was 7:12 AM when he had the accident, the sheriffs department said alcohol did not appear to be a factor and that speed may have played a role.

The genesis invitational tournament that just ended at Riviera on Sunday is a golf tournament that Tiger is a host of he had been there for over a week during the pro am and during the weekend at the tournament, hence the reason he was driving an SUV that was one of the genesis host vehicles during tournament week.

As reported on the golf channel

[catnthehat]

Single vehicle accident in sunny California the tabloids will have a field day

The sheriff's department said Woods, 45, was driving the only vehicle involved in the collision, and the vehicle rolled over. "Mr. Woods was extricated from the wreck with the 'jaws of life' by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries,"

Woods was hospitalized after being involved in a single-car accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. According to his agent, Mark Steinberg, Woods suffered “multiple” leg injuries.

There are two damaged vehicles in the video - one on the road and one in the ditch, it was not a single vehicle accident.
Cat

[fishtank]

What was he driving?

Hyundai suv

[waldedw]

There are two damaged vehicles in the video - one on the road and one in the ditch, it was not a single vehicle accident.
Cat

Yup it was a single vehicle accident a second accident occurred approx. 10 minutes later and was caused be drivers rubber necking woods accident, that was in the sheriffs press conference that was also shown live on the golf channel.

[catnthehat]

Yup it was a single vehicle accident a second accident occurred approx. 10 minutes later and was caused be drivers rubber necking woods accident, that was in the sheriffs press conference that was also shown live on the golf channel.

The other vehicle must have been towed away when the video was made.
Cat

[Scott N]

Considering his age, serious leg injuries on top of his previous back problems could end Tiger's golf career.

[The Elkster]

From what I gather online it seems Woods may have almost had an accident while rushing to leave the hotel he was staying at. Apparently almost collided with a director who was working on an unassociated movie at the same hotel and director was shaken enough to mention to coworkers prior to accident. Word is woods got in his car in the parking lot and was blocked by another vehicle loading their luggage. Appeared agitated. Sounds like he had an engagement/recorded lesson scheduled for 7:30am at riviera GC with drew brees and a another major QB... but Riviera was an hour or so away so he was likely behind schedule.

To me this makes sense with the accident scene. ****ed he's behind and racing to make an appt. and extra agitated by a simple delay in parking lot. Could have been on a cell coordinating timing while speeding on a curvy road. Would explain a lot of the accident scene. High speed, no skid marks over a long stretch. Time will tell...or they will bury the details and we'll never know for sure :)

[hogie]

Sad news, I like him. He elevated the game, everyone had to play catch-up for years.

Saw him play at the 2000 British open at St Andrews. Had seats on the ninth hole, able to see him putting and then waited to see him drive off the fifteenth.

Went on holidays with a good friend of mine, decided to check out Scotland. He wanted to see the open. I was more interested in pubs and women. Good trip, all goals were achieved.

[270person]

What was he driving?


A Titleist.

[huntwat]

A Titleist.

Yup, if he would have been driving his regular Bridgestone, he would have stayed on the road.

[does it ALL outdoors]

I read about an hour ago he was in surgery for his legs. He also just had another back surgery not too long ago I believe. Even if his legs are miraculously OK his back would likely be in really bad shape still.

Hope he is OK.

That was my first thought also.

Hope he's ok.

[Mr Flyguy]

What was he driving?

A one iron, but God can't even hit a one iron!

[the.tru.albertan]

What was he driving?

A 2021 Genesis GV80. It's a Genesis sponsored event.

Great vehicles. I got a 2021 G80 sedan.

[58thecat]

Considering his age, serious leg injuries on top of his previous back problems could end Tiger's golf career.

That ended during the sex/drug addiction years....done....

[58thecat]

From what I gather online it seems Woods may have almost had an accident while rushing to leave the hotel he was staying at. Apparently almost collided with a director who was working on an unassociated movie at the same hotel and director was shaken enough to mention to coworkers prior to accident. Word is woods got in his car in the parking lot and was blocked by another vehicle loading their luggage. Appeared agitated. Sounds like he had an engagement/recorded lesson scheduled for 7:30am at riviera GC with drew brees and a another major QB... but Riviera was an hour or so away so he was likely behind schedule.

To me this makes sense with the accident scene. ****ed he's behind and racing to make an appt. and extra agitated by a simple delay in parking lot. Could have been on a cell coordinating timing while speeding on a curvy road. Would explain a lot of the accident scene. High speed, no skid marks over a long stretch. Time will tell...or they will bury the details and we'll never know for sure :)



Hmmmm cell phone....not saying this was the case but man a lot of road passes by when you glance down to read or text.....just saying:snapoutofit:

[bucksman]

That ended during the sex/drug addiction years....done....

because the masters and the tour championship don't count

[58thecat]

because the masters and the tour championship don't count

oh don't get me wrong he was outstanding but forgot to toe the line and along the way lost a lot of respect with his decision making. Got caught and made excuses...the media has a funny way of building up people to a level of high integrity just for the story...sad thing is people follow it and believe it too.:(

I don't like him...period... but that being said I hope he recovers because he has family that care about him...seems his ability to make bad decisions continues to hurt them deeply.

[Phil McCracken]

oh don't get me wrong he was outstanding but forgot to toe the line and along the way lost a lot of respect with his decision making. Got caught and made excuses...the media has a funny way of building up people to a level of high integrity just for the story...sad thing is people follow it and believe it too.:(

I don't like him...period... but that being said I hope he recovers because he has family that care about him...seems his ability to make bad decisions continues to hurt them deeply.

With all due respect.

He is a human being, just like all of us.

So let's see. Yesterday morning, he was late for work. Sped down a winding hill, lost control, and crashed. This scenario, except for maybe the crash, occurs thousands times a day by "normal folks".

What does make me sick is the mainstream media using this to fit their narratives. Some even spun this into a race thing. Sickening.

Tiger had his fair share of self induced issues in the past. He dealt with them, and moved on.

I still like the guy due to single-handedly change the game of golf.

Get better Tiger!

[Ken07AOVette]

I hate that I won't ever watch golf again, if he is done. I watch it very little now, and if he is not out there I change the channel. It always seemed when I watched he always missed the putts lol.

I never really liked the guy, meaning I did not idolize him, he was always better than everyone else in every way in his own mind, but he was sure interesting to watch. He should have been the all-time ambassador to the sport.

He is so self-destructive it was like watching a live bomb being defused every time he played.

It will be interesting to see if this was something that he was at fault for, if there was something in his blood or he was driving like an ass, but I hope not.

I do hope he heals well.

[Bigwoodsman]

I hate that I won't ever watch golf again, if he is done. I watch it very little now, and if he is not out there I change the channel. It always seemed when I watched he always missed the putts lol.

I never really liked the guy, meaning I did not idolize him, he was always better than everyone else in every way in his own mind, but he was sure interesting to watch. He should have been the all-time ambassador to the sport.

He is so self-destructive it was like watching a live bomb being defused every time he played.

It will be interesting to see if this was something that he was at fault for, if there was something in his blood or he was driving like an ass, but I hope not.

I do hope he heals well.


I too used to watch more golf when he was playing, and watch very little now mostly for the same reasons.

I have started to watch Dustin Johnson more and like his style of golf.

BW

[Ken07AOVette]

I too used to watch more golf when he was playing, and watch very little now mostly for the same reasons.

I have started to watch Dustin Johnson more and like his style of golf.

BW

Some of the new golfers are just fantastic.

I think I may have watched just to see who was going to beat Tiger.

Phil is still amazing to watch, as is Bubba.

It is like Tennis. I always set the PVR to record every ATP Tennis tournament, IF Federer is playing. If he is not I zip through all the recordings to see who wins.

[58thecat]

With all due respect.

He is a human being, just like all of us.

So let's see. Yesterday morning, he was late for work. Sped down a winding hill, lost control, and crashed. This scenario, except for maybe the crash, occurs thousands times a day by "normal folks".

What does make me sick is the mainstream media using this to fit their narratives. Some even spun this into a race thing. Sickening.

Tiger had his fair share of self induced issues in the past. He dealt with them, and moved on.

I still like the guy due to single-handedly change the game of golf.

Get better Tiger!

and that is why I said I hope he gets better as he has family just like the rest of us...I just don't like what he had become is all....not taking away what he was at all...he was the best....was.

[58thecat]

Some of the new golfers are just fantastic.

I think I may have watched just to see who was going to beat Tiger.

Phil is still amazing to watch, as is Bubba.

It is like Tennis. I always set the PVR to record every ATP Tennis tournament, IF Federer is playing. If he is not I zip through all the recordings to see who wins.

The masters is all I will follow...green jacket is cool...as for Roger well he has been a no show for over a year....the joker is the man now!!!! and we got a few great Canadians too:sHa_shakeshout:

[Looper]

and that is why I said I hope he gets better as he has family just like the rest of us...I just don't like what he had become is all....not taking away what he was at all...he was the best....was.

That's the weakest back peddle I've ever heard.

Looper

[58thecat]

That's the weakest back peddle I've ever heard.

Looper

not back peddling at all...read my initial post...still stand by it....and that's a hard J stroke.

[saskbooknut]

Utterly unimportant person, equally unimportant story.
I don't wish him ill fortune, in any way.
Not deserving of front of page coverage, particularly in Canada.

[hayseed]

Yep, just another meh story. Although I wish no ill will on anybody, hope he heals quick, and full recovery.

Never followed him or never will, just me.

[WV911]

Utterly unimportant person, equally unimportant story.
I don't wish him ill fortune, in any way.
Not deserving of front of page coverage, particularly in Canada.

if it is so unimportant to you why did you read through 2 pages of posts?

[Grizzly Adams]

Yep, just another meh story. Although I wish no ill will on anybody, hope he heals quick, and full recovery.

Never followed him or never will, just me.

Just another Media promoted celebrity to me as well.

Grizz

[Savage Bacon]

Any news on his situation?

[Pathfinder76]

He will not be charged with a crime, was not extricated with the Jaws of life, has two broken legs, and is friends with Trump. A potential career ending malady.

[1899b]

Any news on his situation?

They say he was more than likely speeding when he hit the rough...

[MountainTi]

Just another Media promoted celebrity to me as well.

Grizz

I believe being the best golfer in the world promoted his celebrity status, not the media

[Pathfinder76]

I believe being the best golfer in the world promoted his celebrity status, not the media

Laughing! There is that detail. But apparently he is self destructive.

[saskbooknut]

Chicken and egg argument.
Celebrity status promoted by media coverage of golfing success.

[B-radshaw]

Sorry couldn't resist.

[Pathfinder76]

Chicken and egg argument.
Celebrity status promoted by media coverage of golfing success.

The celebrity made him the best golfer in the world? Makes sense.

[Grizzly Adams]

I believe being the best golfer in the world promoted his celebrity status, not the media

Which reminds me of my bumper sticker, a golf course is a waste of good pasture. :D

Grizz

[elkhunter11]

I could never be bothered to watch golf, and I see him as just another person, so while I hope that he recovers, just like I would wish for almost any other person, I don't see his being injured as any great loss to humanity.

[1899b]

Which reminds me of my bumper sticker, a golf course is a waste of good pasture. :D

Grizz

Or rifle range

[Sundog57]

Or rifle range

Or a spectacular waste of good dog training grounds

[elkhunter11]

Or a spectacular waste of good dog training grounds

Better yet, a sporting clays course.

[Ackleyman]

Like him or dislike him. Anyone here donated $12 million to help kids...?

[1899b]

Like him or dislike him. Anyone here donated $12 million to help kids...?

Before or after he got caught with the hookers and destroyed his marriage??

[Ackleyman]

Does it matter ? Lots of peoples marriages go South , some over more serious circumstances like killing each other.
Point is that the man did donate to help kids.

[Savage Bacon]

They say he was more than likely speeding when he hit the rough...

Zing!! :sHa_sarcasticlol:

[Ken07AOVette]

Like him or dislike him. Anyone here donated $12 million to help kids...?

Very good point

Before or after he got caught with the hookers and destroyed his marriage??

Oh owch, tough crowd today :fighting0030:

Does it matter ? Lots of peoples marriages go South , some over more serious circumstances like killing each other.
Point is that the man did donate to help kids.

+1

I do hope he recovers and there were no nefarious contributing factors like drugs or alcohol

[saskbooknut]

On golf courses -
Golf courses are a whole lot easier to put back to farmland than subdivisions.

Tiger Woods is just another pampered celebrity, who decided that the rules of ordinary decency didn't apply to him.

[Ackleyman]

What is "ordinary" decency ?

[1899b]

Does it matter ? Lots of peoples marriages go South , some over more serious circumstances like killing each other.
Point is that the man did donate to help kids.

Lots of athletes donate to charities and do it quietly. I do know he has some sort of foundation that is very generous. The only mention of 12 million I could find is that his wife had their 12 million dollar home bulldozed. She didn’t mess around...


https://www.google.ca/amp/s/ca.sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/tiger-woods-ex-wife-bulldozes-12-million-home-232405259.html

[HVA7mm]

Utterly unimportant person, equally unimportant story.
I don't wish him ill fortune, in any way.
Not deserving of front of page coverage, particularly in Canada.

So in other words, consistent and on "par" (had to do it) with pretty much every other front page story in Canada.