Tiger Woods will play in the 2023 Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods has announced the date of his first competitive start since withdrawing from the Masters in April…
Tiger Woods will play in this year’s Hero World Challenge.
The 47-year-old will make his first competitive appearance since withdrawing from the Masters.
Woods had surgery after leaving Augusta in April which ruled him out for the rest of the season.
Speculation surrounded the 15-time major champion’s return to action when he was seen caddying for his son Charlie earlier this month.
Golf fans could’ve expected his return to be TGL Golf’s start date of January 9, but he will compete in this 20-man event beginning on November 30.
Tournament host @TigerWoods to play in the 2023 #HeroWorldChallenge. He is joined by exemptions @JustinRose99 and @Lucas_Glover_ to round out the field of 20 set to complete at Albany, Bahamas Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 pic.twitter.com/gBsTXGrTVl
— TGR Live (@TGRLiveEvents) November 18, 2023
His spot was announced by TGR Live along with Justin Rose and Lucas Glover who have replaced Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.
Woods hosts the tournament held in the Bahamas which has been won by Viktor Hovland in the last two years.
He withdrew from the Hero World Challenge during this month in 2022 while suffering from plantar fasciitis but went on to play with Charlie at the PNC Championship.
The field at Albany Golf Course includes six of the top 10 players in the world and, while there are no FedEx Cup points up for grabs, there are world ranking points available.
This Tiger Woods comeback date will no doubt increase excitement for a potential return to the Masters in 2024.
The Genesis Invitational was the only other event he played in 2023 where he came tied for 45th.
Tiger Woods FAQ
How old is Tiger Woods?
Tiger Woods is 47 years old. He was born on December 30, 1975.
How many majors has Tiger Woods won?
Tiger Woods has won 15 major championships, most recently in 2019 when he won the Masters for the fifth time.
How much is Tiger Woods worth?
Tiger Woods is estimated to be worth $1.1 billion. In 2022, Forbes certified the legendary golfer to be a billionaire – becoming only the second active athlete to have this label with LeBron James.
Has Tiger Woods retired?
Tiger Woods hasn’t officially retired as he has entered the Hero World Challenge. He will likely continue to play in as many majors as possible as he battles the injuries he sustained in a car crash in 2021.
Is Tiger Woods playing in the Masters?
It isn’t known if Tiger Woods will play in the Masters in 2024. He will have an invitation as a past champion, but his fitness and risk of injury will be key factors in his decision to play.
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