Tiger Woods to Sit Out of Hero World Challenge
When the Hero World Challenge takes place Dec. 5-8 in the Bahamas, tournament host Tiger Woods will not be part of the field.
Still recuperating from his most recent surgery, on his back last September, Woods had the choice of joining the 20-player lineup in the exhibition event but declared Monday he would not do so.
\"I am disappointed that I will not be able to participate this year at the Hero World Challenge,\" Woods wrote on social media, continuing to announce Justin Thomas, Jason Day of Australia and Nick Dunlap as exemptions into the competition.
The 15-time major champion competed in the tournament at Albany Golf Club last year and placed 18th out of 20.
Woods\' sixth back operation was performed to fix a nerve impingement in his lower back, approximately two months after his last competitive appearance at The Open.
\"The surgery went smoothly, and I\'m optimistic this will help alleviate the back spasms and discomfort I was experiencing throughout most of the 2024 season,\" Woods stated in a statement at the time. \"I look forward to tackling this rehabilitation and preparing myself to return to normal daily activities, including golf.\"
It is uncertain when Woods will compete again. He has participated in the PNC Championship, a family team event, with his son Charlie every December for the past four years.
