Tiger Woods guidelines himself out of Hero World Problem return

Tiger Woods is not going to compete at this yr’s Hero World Problem, the 15-time main winner confirmed in a social media submit on Monday.

The previous world No 1 has been stricken by harm lately and has solely made 11 aggressive begins since his career-threatening automobile crash in February 2021, lacking the minimize in three of the 4 majors this yr.

Woods underwent surgical procedure in September to alleviate “back spasms and pain” that hampered his restricted enjoying schedule in the course of the 2024 season.

After lacking the minimize at The Open, Woods stated on the time he hoped to return for the Hero World Problem and the PNC Championship later in December the place he’s set to accomplice his son Charlie.

However in a submit on X on Monday, Woods said: “I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge”, whereas on the identical time welcoming Justin Thomas, Jason Day and Nick Dunlap into the 20-player area.

The match, which Woods hosts, runs between Thursday December 5 and Sunday December 8 within the Bahamas and is dwell on Sky Sports activities.

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Woods’ harm struggles plague 2024 season

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

He had one other microdiscectomy surgical procedure in December 2020 to take away a pressurised disc fragment, earlier than shattering bones in his proper leg and ankle in a automobile crash throughout his restoration.

The previous world No 1 made a document twenty fourth consecutive minimize at The Masters earlier this yr however shot 82 and 77 over the weekend, leaving him backside of those that made the minimize, then made early exits on the PGA Championship, US Open and The Open.

Woods had beforehand set an bold ‘match a month’ goal for 2024, though his solely different look exterior of the majors noticed him having to withdraw mid-round from the Genesis Invitational attributable to sickness.