Tiger Woods Withdraws from Hero World Challenge Following Recent Back Surgery

The 48-year-old golf legend will still host the tournament but continues his recovery after a sixth back surgery in September.

Tiger Woods announced he will not compete in the Hero World Challenge this December due to ongoing recovery from back surgery performed in September 2024.
Woods will still fulfill his hosting duties at the Bahamas-based tournament, which features top PGA Tour players and awards Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points.
This marks another setback in a challenging year for Woods, who played only five tournaments in 2024, making the cut in just two events and struggling with injuries throughout the season.
Despite his current ranking of 1086th in the OWGR, Woods has been granted a lifetime exemption for PGA Tour Signature events starting in 2025, recognizing his historic contributions to the sport.
Woods is expected to participate in the PNC Championship in December alongside his son Charlie, though no official confirmation has been made yet.