World Number One Golfer Tiger Woods has been hurt in a car accident in Florida.

Initial reports said he had been seriously injured, but his agent later told US TV station CNBC that he was fine.

A local mayor said Woods had been treated for facial lacerations.

According to the local media reports, the golfer's car reportedly struck a fire hydrant and tree as he pulled out of the driveway of his home.

The airbags in the car did not deploy during the crash.