Golfing great Tiger Woods was seriously hurt in a rollover car crash in Southern California on Tuesday morning, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

The crash took place at about 7:12 a.m. on the border of Rolling Hills estates and Rancho Palos Verdes, the sheriff's office said.

Woods was the driver and only occupant, and the only car involved, the sheriff's office said.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and used a Halligan tool and ax to extricate him, Chief Daryl Osby said during a press briefing Tuesday afternoon. He was extricated through a windshield and taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Woods was transported in serious condition, with injuries to both his legs, Osby said. Woods was conscious and able to communicate at the scene, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said at the briefing. He was unable to stand on his own, authorities said.

Woods underwent a long surgical procedure on his lower right leg and ankle after being brought to the hospital, officials said.