Tiger Woods rules out possible golf return for Hero World Challenge

15-time main winner Tiger Woods confirmed in a social media submit on Monday that he won’t compete on this yr’s Hero World Problem.

The previous world No. 1 has been stricken by accidents lately, taking part in simply 11 matches since a career-threatening automotive crash in February 2021 and lacking three of the 4 majors this yr.

Woods underwent surgical procedure in September to alleviate “again spasms and ache,” points that hampered his restricted taking part in schedule throughout the 2024 season.

After shedding on the British Open, Woods mentioned on the time that he hoped to return to the Hero World Problem and PNC Championship later in December, the place he would accomplice with son Charlie.

However in an X submit on Monday, Woods mentioned, “I am disenchanted that I will not be capable to compete within the Hero World Problem this yr,” whereas welcoming Justin Thomas, Jason Day and Nick Dunlap to the 20-player discipline.

The occasion, hosted by Woods, takes place within the Bahamas from Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8, and might be broadcast dwell Sky Sports activities.

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Woods’ damage plagues 2024 season

Woods had his first microdiscectomy in April 2014, two extra the next yr, after which a decrease again fusion in 2017.

In December 2020, he underwent one other microdiscectomy to take away pressurized disc fragments, then was concerned in a automotive accident whereas recovering, shattering the bones in his proper leg and ankle.

The previous world No. 1 made a document twenty fourth consecutive lower on the Masters earlier this yr, however weekend rounds of 82 and 77 left him final amongst those that made the lower, earlier than making the lower on the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Early exit from the British Open.

Woods had beforehand set an bold “one match per 30 days” objective for 2024, though his solely look outdoors a serious was when he needed to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational resulting from sickness.