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Woods not part of in initial Hero World Challenge field

Tournament host Tiger Woods was not listed ‌in the initial player field released on Monday for the December ‌3-6 Hero World Challenge in Albany, ​Bahamas, but could still be added as one of the three ​exemption spots.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:07 PM
Woods not part of in initial Hero World Challenge field
Key Things to Know
  • Tiger Woods was omitted from the initial player field announced for the Hero World Challenge.
  • Woods could still participate in the December tournament through one of three remaining exemption spots.
  • The 15-time major champion has not competed officially since July 2024 at Royal Troon.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tournament host Tiger Woods was not included in the initial player field announced on Monday for the Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas. However, the 15-time major champion could still potentially join the tournament using one of three remaining tournament exemption spots. Woods has not played in an official event since missing the cut at The Open in July 2024.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama headline the 17 players confirmed so far for the 20-man event. Seven of the world's top 10 players are committed to participate, including Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick, with the remaining participants to be confirmed later.

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