Tiger Woods Withdraws from Hero World Challenge Due to Back Recovery

The golf legend announced he will not compete in the Bahamas tournament following his sixth back surgery in September, focusing on recovery and hosting duties.

Tiger Woods confirmed he will not participate in the 2024 Hero World Challenge, scheduled for December 5-8 in the Bahamas, as he continues to recover from back surgery.
The 48-year-old underwent microdecompression surgery in September to address nerve impingement and back spasms, marking his sixth back surgery in the past decade.
Woods expressed disappointment over the decision but emphasized his commitment to serving as the tournament host for the star-studded event.
Justin Thomas, Jason Day, and Nick Dunlap have been granted exemptions to join the 20-player field, which includes defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
While Woods' participation in the PNC Championship with his son Charlie remains unconfirmed, he is expected to return to competitive play in January 2025 through the TGL virtual golf league.