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'Vanessa Trump was not…': First reactions to Tiger Woods' Florida car crash emerge; details out
Golf legend Tiger Woods is involved in a rollover crash in Florida; no major injury reported as social media floods with concern and speculation
Golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday, triggering widespread concern and a surge of emotional reactions online.
One of the two cars involved in the collision was a rollover, a Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) source told CBS. While one person declined to visit the hospital, the other remains stable. According to MCFR, nobody has been hurt.
At 5 p.m. local time, Martin County's Sheriff John Budensiek is scheduled to conduct a press conference.
Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred on Jupiter Island and involved at least two vehicles.
Read more: Tiger Woods car crash update: 2 vehicles, 1 person stable, no injuries- Latest
“I hope he is okay”
Many users expressed anxiety given Woods’ history of serious accidents, particularly his near-fatal 2021 crash.
Due to severe leg injuries sustained in the 2021 serious car crash, Woods has had a restricted playing schedule in recent years. Woods participated in the indoor TGL competition he co-founded with Rory McIlroy earlier this week, but he hasn't competed in an official tournament since July 2024.
A user on X jokingly wrote after the news of the car crash came, “I hope he is ok, but man can someone take Tiger Woods car keys away. I also hope he just retires from competitive golf.”
Any update is probably going to have a big impact because of his international fame and comeback history. Some were even relieved that no one was seriously hurt, according to preliminary reports.
A user on X wrote, “Glad to hear early reports suggest no serious injuries — that’s the most important thing.” At this point, details are still limited, so it’s best not to speculate. Given Tiger Woods’ history with serious injuries, any crash report understandably.”
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Woods' participation in the Masters 2026
Donald Trump, who has been close to the golfer, disclosed on Thursday that Woods had already made the decision not to play in the Masters, according to a Friday story from TMZ.
There had been rumors that Woods could try to compete in the Masters before the TMZ and Trump reports. On Tuesday, the golfer played the Los Angeles Golf Club for his Jupiter Links GC in the TGL finals.
At the TGL Finals in Palm Beach Gardens, Vanessa and Woods were seen together with their daughters, Chloe and Kai.
The New York Post, however, reported that Tiger Woods' girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, and her daughter Kai Trump were not in the golf legend's vehicle when it overturned.
As news of the crash broke, social media platforms were flooded with reactions ranging from concern to speculation about the relationship with Vanessa Trump.
A user on X wrote, “They do have Uber on Jupiter Island or he needs to hire a private driver. Good thing Vanessa Trump was not in the car or her children.”
