In a statement posted on the Gulf Icons Twitter account would needed to have fractures of his tibia and fibula bone stabilized with a rod.

Screws and pins also had to be used for other injuries to his foot and ankle.

It goes on to add that the 45 year old was awake, responsive and recovering after surgery at Harbor U.

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A medical Center in Los Angeles.

It was not immediately clear what affect the accident might have on his career.

Woods was already out of Gulf action even before this latest accident, when his car careered off the road and rolled down a hillside early on Tuesday morning.

He'd been hosting the PGA Tour's annual Genesis Invitational at the nearby Riviera Country Club over the weekend, although he did not compete.

Woods had had 1/5 back surgery in December, was quoted only last weekend saying he was hopeful of playing in April's Masters in Augusta, a tournament he's won five times on the scene of his incredible comeback victory in 2019 messages and tributes have been posted on social media from a host of sporting well wishes.

Fellow major winning golfer Phil Mickelson wrote.

We are all pulling for you.

We are so sorry that you and your family are going through this tough time.

Everyone hopes and prays for your full and speedy recovery.

Another former champion, Ernie Els, said.

We've been friends a very long time.

Obviously, I'm concerned for his well being.

He's always been a fighter on I hope he fully recovers very soon.