Tiger Woods has been taken to hospital after his car crashed and rolled over in Los Angeles, police say.
Fire crews had to use the ‘jaws of life’ to get Woods from the vehicle after it rolled and suffered major damage.
Woods was then taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
The extent of the 15-time major winner’s injuries has not been disclosed.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said officers responded to a single vehicle roll-over near the Rolling Hills Estates shortly after 7am on Tuesday morning.
“The vehicle sustained major damage,” a statement said.
“The driver and sole occupant was identified as PGA golfer Eldrick “Tiger” Woods.
“Mr Woods was extricated from the wreck with the “jaws of life” by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries.
“The traffic investigation is being conducted by investigators from LASD Lomita Station.”