Tiger Woods is in "good spirits" after being treated for his leg injuries

American golf legend Tiger Woods is recovering in "good spirits", two days after he underwent surgery in his legs as a result of a road accident that almost killed him.

Woods was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday evening, after undergoing emergency surgery the day before at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for fractures in both legs, to a broken ankle.

"Tiger and his family want to thank you all for the wonderful support and messages they have received over the past few days," said a statement on Woods' Twitter account.

"We will not publish any new details for the time being. Thank you for your continued privacy," he said.

Woods, who won 15 major titles, was driving his car alone Tuesday morning in a suburb of Los Angeles on a road famous for its fatal accidents, when his car crashed into the center partition barrier and crossed into the opposite lane, before hitting a tree and capsizing several times.

The statement, issued Friday, did not provide details about the type of treatment the golf star is undergoing at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which is located about 15 kilometers west of Los Angeles and is famous for treating antiquities and Hollywood celebrities.

Woods underwent surgery to place a rod in his shin bone and use a "set of pins and pins" to stabilize his foot and ankle.

County Police Chief Alex Villanueva had said earlier that Woods would not face any charges over the accident and that "the reckless driving charge has many elements. This is just an accident."

But far from the accusations and investigations, it seems that Woods' future is the second most crowned champion (18) in history, behind the athlete Jack Nicklaus is in danger.

He also won the 82-course title, a record shared equally with Sam Snead.

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