On Tuesday morning, 15-time major golf champion Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car, rollover crash in California. Woods suffered serious injuries to both his legs and remained in surgery, according to his agent Mark Steinberg.
But as reports of the crash surfaced, little specifics were known about Woods’ condition and outlook.
That uncertainty made for an especially tough situation for reigning PGA Player of the Year Justin Thomas who was in the middle of a press conference for the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession in Florida.
Thomas, who is close friends with Woods, held back tears as he wished the best for Tiger and his family.
Justin Thomas reacts to the Tiger Woods news:
"I'm sick to my stomach… just worried for his kids. I'm sure they're struggling." pic.twitter.com/CIJo59DUVJ
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) February 23, 2021
Thomas said:
“I’m sick to my stomach. It hurts to see one of your — now my closest friends get in an accident. I just hope he’s alright. I’m just worried for his kids. I’m sure they’re struggling.”
