Aaron Rai replaces injured Justin Thomas in Hero World Challenge field
England's Aaron Rai has been named as Justin Thomas' replacement in next month's Hero World Challenge.
Top golfers set for Hero World Challenge - but Tiger Woods' participation still uncertain
Six of the top 10 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking are set to compete in the 20-player exhibition, which takes place at the Albany Golf Course in New Providence, The Bahamas, from Dec. 4–7.
Notably absent from the initial lineup is Woods, a five-time winner of the tournament. Three sponsor exemptions are yet to be announced, leaving the possibility open for the 15-time major champion to join the field.
Woods, 49, has not played in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event since the Open Championship in July 2024. He has faced ongoing health challenges following a 2021 car accident and underwent surgery on March 11 to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon.
Hero World Challenge: Tiger Woods sidelined as Jordan Spieth and Billy Horschel join field
Jordan Spieth, Akshay Bhatia, and Billy Horschel were confirmed on Wednesday as the final three additions to the 20-player lineup for this year’s Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Tiger Woods vows to attend every TGL match as he recovers from latest back surgery
Tiger Woods has confirmed that he plans to attend "every match" of his Jupiter Golf Links team's TGL campaign, even as he continues to recover from his most recent back surgery.
Another day, another surgery for golf legend Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods revealed he went under the knife once more this week to repair damage to his spine in his back.