Tiger returning to play in Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods volition instrumentality to competitory play for the archetypal clip successful astir 5 months erstwhile helium tees it up successful the Hero World Challenge successful the Bahamas connected Dec. 1-4, helium announced connected his Twitter relationship Wednesday.

Woods, 46, hasn't played since missing the cut astatine the 150th Open Championship astatine St. Andrews connected July 15. The 15-time large champion made conscionable 3 starts this past season; helium was 47th astatine the Masters successful April and withdrew aft 54 holes astatine the PGA Championship successful May.

The Hero World Challenge, which benefits Woods' foundation, volition beryllium played successful Albany, extracurricular Nassau. The 20-man tract besides includes Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. Norway's Viktor Hovland is the defending champion.

Woods announced Wednesday that Kevin Kisner and Tommy Fleetwood would circular retired the field.

Woods is inactive recovering from superior injuries helium suffered successful a car wreck extracurricular Los Angeles successful February 2021. He said doctors astir amputated his close limb due to the fact that of his injuries.

Woods announced Monday that helium volition beryllium playing successful The Match astatine Pelican Golf Club extracurricular Tampa, Florida, connected Dec. 10. He'll squad up with Rory McIlroy successful a 12-hole lucifer against Spieth and Thomas nether the lights.

Woods is besides expected to play with his son, Charlie, successful the PNC Championship successful Orlando, Florida, connected Dec. 17-18. He hasn't yet officially announced that he'll play successful that event.