Woods, who underwent a back procedure in September, said he was “disappointed” by not being able to compete this year at the star-studded Hero World Challenge.

Tiger Woods announced Monday he won’t compete in the Hero World Challenge at The Albany Golf Course in The Bahamas Dec. 5-8. Woods, 48, is recovering from microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in his lower back on Sept.

Tiger Woods will not play in the 2024 Hero World Challenge, the 15-time major winner announced Monday on social media. The tournament, hosted annually by Woods, takes place Dec 5-8 at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas.

Tiger Woods will be going to Hero World Challenge as a tournament host only. Woods disclosed on social media channels that he won't be playing in the Bahamas.

Tiger Woods announced Monday that he will not participate in next month's Hero World Challenge as he recovers from another back surgery.

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 wrote on X. I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge,

Tiger Woods was set to return to the PGA Tour in December to compete at the Hero World Challenge, but the 15-time major champion has confirmed he will not be in the field