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Tiger Woods was under high scrutiny after the alleged controversies surrounding his marriage became public. The golf star has also been involved in numerous other issues as well in the past. However, the squabbles back when he was married to Elin Nordegren took Woods down by storm. And there was a time when his former caddie, Steve Williams, uncovered a rare fable from the whole incident.

Steve Williams gave details about Tiger Woods’ car crash in Florida

Tiger Woods has been struggling to get back into his best form ever since his car crashed in February 2021. The golfer faced multiple injuries and had to go through numerous procedures to get himself back on his feet. However, his right leg, which almost got crushed during the accident, is still not letting him play pain-free.

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Although the 2021 crash was one of the most horrifying accidents that an athlete has ever been in, there were more in Woods’ case. And rather, more controversial ones. Fans are well aware of Tiger Woods and his alleged scandal back when he was married to Elin Nordegren.

The golfer was the talk of the town for his infamous relationship problems with his ex-wife after things became known to his fans. And it is unnecessary to say that it must have been very tough for the golfer to handle his personal and professional life together at such a time.

Several speculations and assumptions were being made by the fans about their once-favorite golf superstar. However, only a few who were close to Woods claim to know the truth. This brings us to the other car crash that Woods was a victim of. It was in 2009 when the golf legend was driving his black Cadillac Escalade.

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And to his bad luck, he crashed his car at about 2:30 am right outside his Florida mansion. His car finally stopped after hitting a fire hydrant and a tree at the end. There were numerous rumors about the golfer being in the accident on purpose and whatnot. However, his former caddie, Steve Williams, opened up about what he knew of the incident.

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In his famous book ‘Out of the Rough’ on page 195, Williams wrote, “He was fleeing an angry Elin, while dosed up on sleeping tablets after she discovered.” It was when Nordegren became aware of Woods’ alleged affairs outside his marriage. Williams also mentioned how his phone wouldn’t stop ringing after a point. Being so close to the golfer came with a lot of accountability about him after all.

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It was a pretty rough time for Woods and his family. But after reading what Williams had to go through, it was not easy for him too. As he also said in his book, being closely associated with Woods was not an easy task for anyone.

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