Tiger Woods is not going to compete at this 12 months’s Hero World Problem, the 15-time main winner confirmed in a social media put up on Monday.
The previous world No 1 has been stricken by harm in recent times and has solely made 11 aggressive begins since his career-threatening automotive crash in February 2021, lacking the minimize in three of the 4 majors this 12 months.
Woods underwent surgical procedure in September to alleviate “again spasms and ache” that hampered his restricted enjoying schedule through the 2024 season.
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Woods shot a disappointing eight-over-par at Royal Troon through the first spherical of the Open Championship
After lacking the minimize at The Open, Woods mentioned 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 companion his son Charlie.
However in a put up on X on Monday, Woods acknowledged: “I’m upset that I won’t be able to compete this 12 months on the Hero World Problem”, whereas on the identical time welcoming Justin Thomas, Jason Day and Nick Dunlap into the 20-player subject.
The event, which Woods hosts, runs between Thursday December 5 and Sunday December 8 within the Bahamas and is stay 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 12 months 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 automotive crash throughout his restoration.
The previous world No 1 made a file twenty fourth consecutive minimize at The Masters earlier this 12 months 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.
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The patrons at Augusta Nationwide confirmed their appreciation for Woods as he walked off the 18th inexperienced following the fourth spherical at The Masters
Woods had beforehand set an formidable ‘event a month’ goal for 2024, though his solely different look outdoors of the majors noticed him having to withdraw mid-round from the Genesis Invitational because of sickness.
