GOLFER TIGER WOODS is in hospital after being involved in a car crash. Reports suggest the American was injured in a major incident where he had to be “extricated from the wreck”. The incident took place near Los Angeles.

The crash took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Feb 23) where paramedics and emergency services were called to the scene

It is claimed that only Woods’ vehicle was involved in what is being called a “roll-over accident.” The 15-time golf major winner was then taken to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment for his injuries.

Woods’ career has seen him labelled as one of the best of all time.

Two years ago, against all odds, Woods produced a scintillating finish to win a fifth Masters title and end an 11-year wait to claim a 15th major. There were raucous celebrations around the 18th green as Woods finished with a two-under-par 70 to win on 13 under, one clear of fellow Americans Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka.

His victory at Augusta reverberated way beyond sport. Once so dominant he had been written off by so many, in and out of the sport.

Woods, 45, said after his 2019 triumph was the sweetest of all as it was witnessed by his mother and children who join in with the celebrations.

Woods’ standing in the game has him mentioned in the same breath as icons Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.