Tiger Woods Withdraws from Hero World Challenge Due to Injury
Tiger Woods announced he will not participate in the Hero World Challenge this December as he continues to recover from back surgery. Despite hosting the event, Woods has played infrequently due to ongoing health issues, including a recent sixth back surgery. He named Justin Thomas, Jason Day, and Nick Dunlap as the final sponsor exemptions for the 20-man field. Woods has struggled with injuries since a 2021 car accident and has made limited appearances on the golf course since.