‘Lucky to Be Alive’: After Suffering Serious Injuries, Tiger Woods Was ‘Grateful’ After Amputation Scares in 2021

Tiger Woods is undoubtedly one of the best golfers of all time. However, being the best does not automatically imply having solely positive experiences along the way. Woods, for one, has significantly been impacted by the ups and downs in his personal life. The infamous car accident that he underwent is not hidden from any of us. The health consequences that followed were dastardly. Woods once talked about how he just got saved and is now lucky to be alive.

Woods has made multiple comebacks to the on account of different circumstances. His most recent one was one that was highly unexpected and a blockbuster. Many had expected Woods to not play again after the disaster of an accident he underwent. However, he chose to prove all such speculations wrong and re-entered the greens.

Tiger Woods talks about how luck saved him

Luck and destiny are highly talked about topics in this world. While many believe in its existence, others do not. Tiger finds himself with the former sect of believers. Post the traumatic accident and the multiple operations he underwent, Woods talked about how he got lucky and got saved from possibly losing a limb.

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Many people doubted the possibility of Tiger ever walking again let alone playing the greens, Tiger included. However, what seemed like a possible divine intervention, a miracle of sorts, or maybe just plain science helped the world’s most loved golfer not only retain his limb but also continue to master the sport impeccably.

Woods said, “I’m lucky to be alive and to still have the limb. I’m very grateful that someone upstairs was taking care of me … (amputation) was on the table.”, according to USA Today.

With his lower right leg’s bones completely shattered, Woods was at a crossroads of probably never walking again and maybe even getting his leg amputated on the way. Luckily, Woods got saved and eventually started playing again.

According to Woods, it was only a miracle that he came out alive and healing. Woods has put his health on a pedestal ever since and has remained more in touch with his body.

The Tiger and his humble personality

Even after undergoing a multitude of hardships throughout his professional journey, Tiger is a player who values his legacy. Through the aforesaid legacy, Tiger has time and again proved his drive to empower young talents.

His foundation, the TGR Foundation aims to “provide young talents with the tools they require to.. build their own path to personal and professional success.”

All in all, Tiger not only inspires his fans to do better. But is actively working to help them be their best selves.

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