Barely two days have passed since Tiger Woods left the door ajar on his return to the Masters, saying, “I keep trying. I want to play”. And as fans were hoping for an update confirming his presence, their concerns were abruptly pulled elsewhere, leaving competitive golf in the rearview mirror.

WPTV reported that on Friday afternoon, Woods was involved in a rollover car accident on Jupiter Island, Florida. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened shortly after 2 p.m., near Woods’ home, in the 200 block of Beach Road, on Jupiter Island, Florida. In a photo taken by WPTV in West Palm Beach, one can see what has reportedly been called Woods’ SUV turned on its driver’s side.

As of now, not many updates have been made available regarding the 50-year-old golfer’s condition, though the Sheriff’s Office said that more details will be shared in the 5 p.m. ET news conference.

This comes after Woods had recently made his return to competitive golf for the first time since Achilles and back surgeries derailed his 2025 PGA Tour season. He played in the TGL finals in nearby Palm Beach Gardens on March 24, hoping that he’d get to play in the Masters.

Considering that and Woods’ history with car and traffic-related accidents, there is a huge wave of concern among the fans. Even Paige Spiranac posted on X, writing, “I hope Tiger is okay!”

Fans send prayers to Tiger Woods

The comment section was flooded with prayers as soon as the news hit social media. “Oh Lord have mercy! Not again. I pray he is OK,” wrote one fan, as another said, “Praying for all those involved. God have mercy on them. We pray for quick recovery for everyone.”

One source has reported that in the crash involving two vehicles, one person continues to be in a stable condition, while another declined to be taken to the hospital. Martin County Fire Rescue further said that there were no injuries. According to a New York Post report, Woods’ partner, Vanessa Trump, wasn’t in the car at the time of the accident. And neither were Trump’s daughters, Kai and Chloe.

A witness also told TMZ that the golfer seemed “OK” at the scene of the crash.

Still, with no solid clarity, one fan commented, “Prayers up for Tiger Woods. Hoping he’s okay and this isn’t another serious setback like 2021. Stay safe out there, legend.”

In a one-car collision in the Los Angeles region in February 2021, Woods suffered severe injuries to his legs. His Genesis GV80 hit the median of a street in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, rolled over several times, and landed in the brush several hundred feet away. In fact, he had to be removed from his car. In addition to foot and ankle injuries that necessitated surgery and prolonged rehabilitation, he suffered open fractures to the bones in his leg.

However, many fans also brought back another incident, as one user wrote, “Drugs and driving don’t mix.”

In 2017, South Florida police found Woods dozing off behind the wheel of a damaged car, leading to his arrest on a DUI charge. He later admitted to driving recklessly and claimed to have taken a combination of prescription drugs. Because of this piece of history, there were also several comments urging Woods to hire a driver. Some even went as far as saying that his license should be taken away.

With that said, one fan summarized what was perhaps going on in every Woods fan’s head. “Why can’t we have nice things,” the person wrote.

Fans have not been able to see Woods compete in an official PGA Tour event since 2024, and that is bound to hurt. Yet, a certain wave of optimism had taken over, owing to the golfer playing in the TGL finals, which also shot up the league’s viewership numbers after concerns about a slow season 2 were swirling.

Woods even signed up for the U.S. Senior Open, which will take place at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, from July 2–5. The US Golf Association, however, quickly clarified that Woods has not yet committed to playing and that registering as an exempt player is merely a formality.

Now, though, everything is melting into serious uncertainties, and only time will tell.