Tiger Woods has been undergoing surgery after suffering "multiple leg injuries" in a car crash in Los Angeles.
The LA County Sheriff's Department said that it "responded to a single-vehicle rollover" accident in which the "vehicle sustained major damage".
The 15-time golf major champion, 45, had to be "extricated from the wreck" by firefighters and paramedics.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva later said that Woods "was alive and conscious" at the scene of the crash.
Villanueva also said "there was no evidence of impairment".
The American was taken by ambulance to the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California.
Woods' agent Mark Steinberg confirmed he was having surgery on Tuesday and the detail about his injuries.
Woods was at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles at the weekend as host of the Genesis Invitational tournament.
An LA County Sheriff's Department statement said it responded to the crash "on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes" on Tuesday morning local time.
At a news conference later, LA County Fire Department chief Daryl Osby said that Woods was removed from the 2021 Genesis GV80 luxury SUV with the help of a halligan bar and an axe.
He added: "It is my understanding that it is serious injuries to both legs. There were no other life-endangering injuries to my knowledge."
Villanueva said that Woods' car "crossed the centre-divider to the point that it rested several hundred feet away" and "that indicates they were going at a relatively greater speed than normal".
He added: "However, because it is downhill, it slopes and curves, that area has a high frequency of accidents. It is not uncommon."
He said the car hit a kerb, a tree and rolled over several times.
"We've been in touch with his manager and they do not want me to say anything on his condition. All we know is that it is a serious condition as a result of the accident," he added.
"The front end was totally destroyed, the bumpers - everything was destroyed. Airbags were deployed.
"Thankfully, the interior was more or less intact, which kind of gave him the cushion to survive what otherwise would have been a fatal crash."
Deputy Carlos Gonzalez, from the LA County Sheriff's Department, was first on the scene and said Woods was "not able to stand under his own power" before being removed from the vehicle.
He said that Woods was wearing his seatbelt and was "still calm and lucid" when he told him his name.
"It's very fortunate that Mr Woods was able to come out of this alive," he added.
World number three Justin Thomas is one of Woods' best friends on the tour and expressed concern for his compatriot.
"I'm sick to my stomach," Thomas said. "You know, it hurts to see one of your... closest friends get in an accident.
"Man, I just hope he's all right. Just worry for his kids, you know. I'm sure they're struggling."
A statement from PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said: "We are awaiting further information when he comes out of surgery.
"On behalf of the PGA Tour and our players, Tiger is in our prayers and will have our full support as he recovers."