Overview
- Tiger Woods confirmed he and son Charlie withdrew as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles and October back surgery, saying he has only been cleared to chip and putt and won’t set a return timeline.
- Justin Thomas is out following a November 13 microdiscectomy for a herniated disc, with his rehab expected to keep him sidelined into early 2026.
- Gary Woodland accepted a long‑awaited invitation and is competing with his father, Dan, highlighting a comeback after a 2023 craniotomy; he says he is still healing and managing symptoms, while Dan recently rang the bell cancer‑free.
- The 20‑team, 36‑hole scramble begins December 20 at the Ritz‑Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, with coverage on NBC and Peacock and a field featuring family pairings across past major champions.
- Tributes to the absent Woods duo surfaced on site, including Annika Sorenstam’s son wearing SunDayRed shoes in their honor, as participants recalled Charlie’s 2024 hole‑in‑one and last year’s playoff finish.