CNN —Tiger Woods is set for his first competitive appearance in seven months at the Hero World Challenge later this month.
Woods underwent ankle surgery in May after enduring “constant” pain across his three rounds at Augusta National the previous month, only his second competitive appearance of 2023.
Started in 2000 and staged as a benefit to Woods’ TGR Foundation, the Hero World Challenge will see the five-time event winner compete as part of a 20-player invitational field featuring many of the game’s top players, including world No.
Fifteen-time major winner Woods has prioritized appearances at the four major championships in his sporadic competitive appearances since suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash two years ago but missed the three subsequent flagship events following The Masters as he recovered from May’s surgery.
He has not been totally absent from the course, however, appearing at various points to support – and even caddie for – his son Charlie at various junior tournaments.
Persons:
Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, Justin Rose, Lucas Glover, Charlie, Rory McIlroy
Organizations:
CNN, Augusta National, Foundation, Junior, Benjamin School, Florida High School, PGA Tour, TMRW Sports
Locations:
Albany, The Bahamas, Orlando