x
Breaking News
More () »

Dustin Johnson offers words of encouragement for Tiger

The world's number one ranked golfer releases a statement on social media.
Credit: AP
Tiger Woods helps Masters' champion Dustin Johnson with his green jacket after his victory at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The story of Tiger Woods' horrific car crash in the Los Angeles area has dominated the news headlines and the world's number one ranked golfer has reacted to the fact that the face of the sport for nearly 30 years is sidelined indefinitely.

Dutch Fork graduate Dustin Johnson won his first Masters in November and as tradition dictates, the previous champion presents the new champion with the coveted Green Jacket. The person who presented DJ with his jacket was the 2019 Masters champion.

Johnson released a statement on Twitter where he wished Tiger a "Ben Hogan style comeback".

Hogan had three major championships on his resume when he suffered major injuries in a head-on collision with a bus in Texas in 1949. He would recover and go on to win six more majors after recovering from a broken collarbone, fractured ribs, a broken ankle, a double fracture to his pelvis and deep contusions in his left leg. 

Hogan's wife was in the passenger's seat and she suffered minor injuries when the Hall of Famer shielded her from the impact. It remains one of golf's greatest comebacks. 

Tiger's 2019 Masters win remains right up there with Hogan in terms of comeback stories. There are millions of people around the world who are hoping Woods has one more comeback in him.

Before You Leave, Check This Out