2024 Hero World Challenge Faces Criticism Over Weak Field

The Tiger Woods-hosted event in the Bahamas features fewer top-ranked players and notable absences from past stars.

The 2024 Hero World Challenge, set for December 5-8 at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas, will feature a 20-player field with a $5 million purse.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, currently ranked World No. 1, leads the field, which includes only three players from the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Several prominent golfers, including Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, and Tony Finau, are absent this year due to injuries, scheduling breaks, or other reasons.
Tiger Woods, the event's host, will not play as he continues to recover from his sixth lower back surgery, marking another year of limited participation.
Critics and fans have expressed disappointment over the perceived decline in the quality of the field compared to previous years, citing the inclusion of lower-ranked players.