Tiger Woods to miss next month’s Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas
Tiger Woods says he is “disappointed” to miss next month’s Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas.
The 15-time Grand Slam champion hosts the unofficial event featuring 20 of the world’s top players and is widely expected to receive an exemption from the tournament, which begins on December 5.
The 48-year-old American did not specify a reason for his absence, but he has maintained a limited schedule over the years due to multiple injuries.
Woods has not competed since missing the cut at the Open Championship in July Had back surgery in September.
“I’m disappointed not to be able to compete this year, but have been looking forward to being a tournament host,” Woods wrote on X.
Woods returns after eight months out with injury Participated in the competition last year and finished 18th.
He added that the three exempt spots for this year’s competition will be filled by Americans Justin Thomas and Nick Dunlap and Australian Jason Day.
