Daly stumped by Woods mishap

November 30, 2009

John Daly says he doesnt want to know details of the late night car crash that left Tiger Woods with bloodied lips and a marred reputation.

The dual major winner, who has had his share of explaining to do in an often troubled career, told reporters in Australia on Monday he just wants Woods fit and back on the tour.

Daly will play the Australian Open from Thursday and made it clear he doesnt share a public fascination with the facts behind Woods middle-of-the-night drive and collision.

I dont really care what happened between Tiger and … whatever happened. Im just glad hes OK, Daly said.

We need him, probably more than anybody on the tour, to keep things going, the way the economy is.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report, Woods had just pulled out of his driveway when he struck a fire hydrant and then a tree. Woods later said he had cuts, bruising and right now Im a little sore.

Daly said whatever physical damage Woods had suffered, he hoped it mended quickly.

Tigers the biggest asset the tours had in a long, long time, he said. Whatever happened, as long as hes OK thats all that matters.

Golf needs him badly … no doubt.

Woods is scheduled to compete at his Chevron World Challenge, which starts Thursday in Thousand Oaks, California, although his tournament director did not know Woods status for the tournament - whether he would play or even attend.