Tiger Woods announced via social media on Monday that he will not compete in next week’s Hero World Challenge.
Woods, the tournament host, underwent surgery in September to repair a nerve impingement in his lower back. His most recent start was a missed cut at The Open Championship in July.
“I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge, but always look forward to being tournament host,” Woods posted on X.
Woods also revealed the final three participants in the Bahamas: Justin Thomas, Nick Dunlap and Jason Day. They round out the field of 20.
Woods, 49, played this tournament last year and finished 18th. There is still one event he might play in December: the PNC Championship. Woods has played with son Charlie since 2020 and has the option of riding in a golf cart for the 36-hole, two-player event.
