Tiger Woods' leg scar was visible at the U.S. Junior Amateur tournament
Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, may not have achieved the results he hoped for in 2024, but his resilience and determination to return to his previous form has been a major focus for the golf icon. Throughout the year, Woods has maintained a positive outlook and consistently praised his physical improvement.
“I’ve gotten better,” Woods said to Golf. “Even though my results really haven’t shown it, but physically I’ve gotten better, which is great."
On Monday, Woods was seen supporting his son, Charlie Woods, at the U.S. Junior Amateur at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan. He was wearing shorts that revealed large scars on his right leg, which are the result of a car crash in February 2021.
The scar, which is right below the kneecap and goes all the way down to his ankle, is a stark reminder of the seriousness of the crash.
Social media users are discussing Woods' scar, serving as a reminder of his journey back to the golf course.
Three years after a near-fatal car crash, Tiger Woods shows off gnarly leg scars at the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship. 😱 pic.twitter.com/zFP24doAzT
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) July 23, 2024
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Tiger Woods car accident in 2021
On Feb. 23, 2021, Woods was involved in a single-car roll-over accident, a harrowing experience where he was found unconscious and was extricated from the wreck with the "jaws of life," according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Woods released a statement the day after the accident, confirming that he had suffered multiple fractures to his upper and lower fibula and tibia in his right leg. This detailed account provides a clearer picture of the extent of his injuries and the challenges he faced in his recovery.
Woods has been open about his rehabilitation journey and mentioned that it has been the most excruciating experience of his life.
Tiger Woods’ vehicle after the crash this morning that now has him in surgery for what his agent is calling “multiple leg injuries.” pic.twitter.com/VbI5qvyj8g
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 23, 2021
This morning @LMTLASD responded to a roll-over collision in which @TigerWoods was injured. Please see our statement... pic.twitter.com/cSWOxKZC1w
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) February 23, 2021
Social media reacts to Woods' leg scar
Seems weird to share these pics but Tiger is walking about without the sleeve on his leg. Must feel comfortable sharing. That is one massive scar. pic.twitter.com/PMjzURdVaz
— Bryce Ritchie (@BRitchieGolf) July 22, 2024
Tiger Woods exposes gnarly leg ruined by injuries from horrific car crash https://t.co/jFPFciGKRD pic.twitter.com/h20HBDqAWJ
— New York Post (@nypost) July 23, 2024
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tiger Woods' leg scar photos surface at US Junior Amateur