Golfer Bill Haas survives deadly car smash

American pro golfer Bill Haas has been released from hospital after escaping serious injury when he was involved in a fatal three-car collision in Los Angeles.

The driver of the Ferrari, in which 35-year-old Haas was travelling, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Haas and a 50-year-old woman were taken to a nearby hospital.

Haas was scheduled to play in the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades that starts on Thursday, but will withdraw to return to his home in South Carolina, to recover, his manager said.

"While Bill escaped serious injuries and has been released from the hospital, he is understandably shaken up and - more importantly - his deepest condolences go out to the host family during this tragic and difficult time," manager Allen Hobbs, of Players Group Management, said in a statement.

Haas' father, Jay, told the Golf Channel that his son has pain and swelling in his leg but suffered no broken bones. He is expected to make a full recovery.

"Bill was very fortunate," Jay Haas said.

A car that the LAPD said belonged to the actor Luke Wilson was hit by the Ferrari just before the crash.

Detective Jeff Fischer of the LAPD told local TV station KTLA: "I can confirm Luke Wilson was driving the vehicle, the Toyota FJ that was travelling northbound. His vehicle just basically got clipped by the Ferrari."