Woods not part of initial Hero World Challenge field

Tiger Woods is not listed ‌in the initial player field for the Hero World Challenge but could still be added as one of the three ​exemption spots; there has been no confirmation of when the 50-year-old American legend might return to competitive golf

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.

The 15-time major champion ‌has not competed in an official event since The Open at Royal Troon in July 2024, where he missed the cut.

A potential return in 2026 appeared possible when Woods discussed the prospect of playing at the Masters.

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But Woods was arrested on March 27 following a vehicle crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.

The 50-year-old accepted ​a five-year suspension of his ⁠driver's licence last month ⁠after reaching a deal with prosecutors in his impaired-driving case.

There has been no subsequent confirmation of when he might return to competitive golf.

Source: Sky Sports