Tiger Woods confirms return at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods has announced that he will return to action in next month’s Hero World Challenge.

Woods has not played since the Open Championship in July, when he missed the cut in what could prove to be his final Open at St Andrews.

The 15-time major winner finished 47th in the Masters and withdrew from the US PGA Championship following a third round of 79.

At Southern Hills Woods was clearly in pain from the severe leg injuries he suffered in a life-threatening car accident in Los Angeles in February 2021 and the 46-year-old admits he will never play a full tournament schedule again.

The Hero World Challenge, which takes place from 1-4 December in the Bahamas, is a natural place for Woods to return as his foundation benefits from the 20-man event.

The initial field was announced last month, and three sponsor’s exemptions remained to be filled. Woods, Kevin Kisner and Tommy Fleetwood have received those exemptions, while Shane Lowry took the place of the injured Will Zalatoris.

Woods will also partner Rory McIlroy in The Match against Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas on 10 December when the seventh version of the exhibition challenge will take place at the Pelican Golf Club in Florida.

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