Reactions in the sports world to Tiger Woods' accident

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The golf world reacted to the news of Tiger Woods' car accident, who underwent surgery for "various leg injuries."

From Jack Nicklaus to the PGA Tour, these are some of the messages posted in support of the golfer.

Jack Nicklaus says he's "deeply concerned" for Woods

Jack Nicklaus wished Tiger Woods a "successful surgery" and said that he and his wife were "deeply concerned" about Woods.

“We want to offer you our sincere support and prayers at this difficult time.

Please join us in wishing Tiger a successful surgery and all the best for a full recovery, ”said Nicklaus.

Barbara and I just heard about Tiger's accident, and like everyone else, we are deeply concerned.

We want to offer him our heartfelt support and prayers at this difficult time.

Please join us in wishing Tiger a successful surgery and all the best for a full recovery.

- Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) February 23, 2021

The PGA Tour: Woods will have "our full support"

"Tiger is in our prayers and will have our full support as he recovers," the PGA Tour said in a statement, saying it awaited more information after the surgery.

PGA TOUR Statement on Tiger Woods pic.twitter.com/Drmrvw04zI

- PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) February 23, 2021

Justin Thomas: It hurts to see one of my best friends have an accident

Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods during the US Open on September 17 in Mamaroneck, New York.

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"My stomach is upset.

You know, it hurts to see one of your… now one of my best friends have an accident.

Man, I just hope it's okay.

I care about their children, you know.

I'm sure they're having a hard time, ”said golfer Justin Thomas, a friend of Woods.

Thomas, the world's No. 3 golfer, was speaking before the Workday Championship in Bradenton, Florida.

Masters President Says He Pray For Woods

Fred Ridley, president of the Augusta, Georgia Masters Tournament, said the "news of his accident worries us all" and that "we pray for him, for his full recovery and for his family during this difficult time."

Ridley also said in the tweet that Woods is part of the "Augusta National family."

“Tiger Woods is part of the Augusta National family, and the news of his accident is upsetting to all of us.

We pray for him, for his full recovery and for his family during this difficult time. "

- Chairman Fred Ridley

- The Masters (@TheMasters) February 23, 2021

Woods has won the tournament five times throughout his career, most recently in 2019. That was his first major title in 11 years and the first Masters victory since 2005.

Only American Jack Nicklaus has won more Masters, a total of six.

Woods and Nicklaus are also the only ones to have won the Masters in three different decades.

Woods got his first title at age 21 in 1997.

Nike: "Our thoughts and condolences are with him and his family"

Nike, one of Tiger Woods' sponsors who has been with him for almost 25 years, said in a statement: "We are following the news about Tiger and our thoughts and condolences are with him and his family at this time."

Woods signed the first five-year endorsement deal with Nike in August 1996, worth $ 40 million.

In September 2000, Woods signed another contract with the company, this time for an estimated $ 85 million, the highest-value endorsement deal in the history of the sport up to that point.

PGA Tour player Jon Rahm hopes Tiger Woods "can walk out of the hospital"

PGA Tour player Jon Rahm reflected on Tiger Wood's energy as a player and as a person and said he hopes he "can walk out of the hospital"

“There is a different atmosphere at an event when Tiger is playing than when he is not playing, and he is that big, it doesn't matter if even the best 20 players in the world are playing.

If he's not there, you can tell the difference, ”Rahm said during an interview with the Golf Channel.

“He's a great ambassador for the game, and it seemed like he was starting to turn his life around and maybe looking ahead to retire and have a great time with his son Charlie.

I just hope, you know, that she can walk out of the hospital (inaudible word) after recovery, and that she can continue to play with her children and have a normal life, ”Rahm said.

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