Tiger reflects on ‘dark’ journey back from crash
TIGER WOODS has recalled the “dark moments” that followed his horror car crash that could have ended his life.
The golf legend suffered extensive leg injuries after his car careered off the road in February in Los Angeles.
The 15-time major champion was extricated from the horrific wreckage by police and firefighters and remained in hospital until early April.
It has been a long road back for Woods, recovering from breaks to his right leg and further injuries to both his foot and ankle.
Woods sent fans wild last week when he posted a short clip of him on a course practicing.
Following that social media clip, the 45year-old held his first press conference since February’s car crash yesterday and reflected on his journey to get back into a position where he can play golf again – which is remarkable considering he admitted he was “lucky to be alive.”
Woods even feared that his right leg could have been amputated, saying during the press conference: “It was on the table. I’m lucky to be alive but also still have the limb. Those are two crucial things.
“I’m very grateful that someone upstairs was taking care of me, that I’m able to not only be here but also to walk without a prosthesis.”
“This one has been much more difficult,“he added as he compared his rehabilitation to the recovery from back surgery a few years ago.
“The knee stuff was one level, the back fusion another level, this one with the right leg another level.
“From wheelchair to crutches to now nothing, it’s been a lot of hard work. There were some really tough times. I am on the better side of it but still have a long way to go.”
Then when pressed further on how difficult his recovery has been, he explained: “Just laying there. I was in a hospital bed for three months.
“It’s hard to explain how difficult it’s been, to be immobile for three months. I was just looking forward to getting outside, that was a goal of mine.
“There were some really tough times and the pain got pretty great at times but I could see some light which gave me hope. I am on the positive side.”