ORLANDO, Fla. — Golfing sensation Tiger Woods was released from a Florida hospital Friday in good condition following an early-morning car accident outside his home in Windermere, Fla., according hospital spokeswoman. He was able to go home today, said Susan Jackson, the senior vice-president of Health Central Hospital in nearby Ocoee. The Orlando Sentinel reported that 33-year-old Woods was pulling out of his driveway in the private golfing community of Isleworth in his 2009 Cadillac Escalade when he struck a fire hydrant and then a tree around 2:25 a.m. Friday. Woods reportedly received several cuts to his face. Basically it was facial lacerations, and as Im understanding it, nothing that serious, Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn told the U.S. TV news station, CNN. The golfers agent, Mark Steinberg, told USA Today that Woods was fine following the accident. The airbags in the golfers car had not been deployed, which may be an indication that he wasnt driving fast at the time of the accident. Its believed he was alone. The Florida Highway Patrol said alcohol was not considered a factor in the crash and it was unknown whether Woods was wearing a seat belt. An investigation is underway and charges were pending, according to the patrol. Woods is considered one of the worlds best professional golfers. He was the highest-paid professional athlete in 2008, earning an estimated $110 million from tournaments and endorsements. According to his official website, TigerWoods.com, Woods is in the middle of a two-week break in tournament play. Woods is scheduled to play again in the Chevron World Challenge in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3-6. Windermere is located about 20 kilometres west of Orlando.

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