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The Digest:

Golf superstar Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash in Florida on Friday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. in the same town where Woods lives. A photo showed what was reportedly Woods' SUV turned on its driver's side. No details about the cause of the crash or Woods' condition were immediately released, with police investigating and a county sheriff scheduled to brief reporters at 5 p.m. ET.

Key Points:
  • The crash occurred in Martin County, Florida, near Woods' residence, just after 2 p.m. on Friday.
  • Woods, 50, had recently returned to competition after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon and back surgery.
  • He competed in Tuesday's TGL finals, where his Jupiter Links GC team lost to Los Angeles Golf Club.
  • Woods had been considering a return to the PGA Tour at the Masters, which begins April 9.
  • In February 2021, Woods suffered significant leg injuries in a one-car crash outside Los Angeles that left him hospitalized for three weeks.
As authorities investigate Friday's crash, concerns mount over the golf legend's health following his recent return to competition after a lengthy injury layoff.

Sources: BBC