The sports world sends prayers and well-wishes to Tiger Woods after horrific car accident

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  • Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car accident on Tuesday morning.

  • He was removed from the vehicle and taken to a local hospital for surgery.

  • The golf and sports world at large quickly began sending out their prayers for Tiger.

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Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car crash on Tuesday morning in California.

Woods was removed from the vehicle and taken to a local hospital for surgery after suffering non life-threatening injuries. Woods had hosted the Genesis Invitational at Riviera last weekend.

With players preparing for this weekend's WGC-Workday at Concession, some athletes were asked for their thoughts on Tiger's accident.

"I'm sick to my stomach," said Justin Thomas. "It hurts to see one of your closest friends get in an accident. I just hope he's alright. I just worry for his kids, I'm sure they're struggling."

Other golfers and athletes from around the sports world offered up their thoughts and prayers on Twitter.

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