On Monday, Tiger Woods introduced the 19-person subject that may comprise the 2023 Hero World Problem, the event he hosts.
This limited-field occasion begins on Nov. 30 on the Albany Golf Course within the Bahamas. The ultimate spherical will happen on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Eight of the highest 10 gamers on this planet will tee it up, together with world-number one Scottie Scheffler and Norwegian Viktor Hovland, at present the fourth-ranked participant on this planet.
Hovland will arrive within the Bahamas because the defending champion.
However notably absent from the participant checklist launched Monday are Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, the second and third-ranked gamers on this planet.
McIlroy’s omission is a shock, contemplating his shut relationship with Woods. The 2 famous person golfers spend a number of time collectively and can launch their TGL Golf League six weeks after the 2023 Hero World Problem.
But, the Northern Irishman skipped out on the 2022 version too.
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Rahm not taking part in is considerably gorgeous as nicely. The Spaniard received the 2023 Masters whereas successful three different occasions this season on the PGA Tour. He has competed within the Hero World Problem thrice earlier than, successful in 2019 and ending in solo second in 2020. He tied for eighth within the Bahamas final yr.
With this in thoughts, nevertheless, it’s value noting that McIlroy and Rahm have dedicated to taking part in within the DP World Tour Championship, scheduled for Nov. 16-19 on the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.
Maybe these two main champions wish to relaxation and recuperate earlier than the 2024 PGA Tour season kicks off at The Sentry in Maui in January. Rahm received that occasion final yr.
However, Woods purposefully left one sponsor’s exemption out there.
Perhaps McIlroy or Rahm will wish to play on the final second.
Or, Woods could really feel wholesome sufficient to play himself.
The 15-time main champion has not performed since April 2023, when he needed to withdraw from the Masters, due to an aggravating foot damage. He had surgical procedure on his ankle every week later.
Your entire subject of members follows beneath:
- Scottie Scheffler
- Viktor Hovland
- Patrick Cantlay
- Xander Schauffele
- Max Homa
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Brian Harman
- Wyndham Clark
- Jordan Spieth
- Cameron Younger
- Keegan Bradley
- Collin Morikawa
- Tony Finau
- Sam Burns
- Jason Day
- Sepp Straka
- Will Zalatoris
- Rickie Fowler
- Justin Thomas
- TBD
Zalatoris, who has not performed on the PGA Tour since withdrawing from the Masters in April, underwent again surgical procedure within the spring.
He has been sidelined since.
In the meantime, 11 of the 12 members of the U.S. Ryder Cup crew will play within the Bahamas. Brooks Koepka, who performs for LIV Golf, didn’t obtain an invitation.
The 2023 Hero World Problem will air on Golf Channel for the primary two rounds whereas NBC picks up protection for the third and ultimate rounds.
Jack Milko is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Taking part in By way of. You’ll be able to observe him on Twitter @jack_milko for extra golf protection. Be sure you try @_PlayingThrough too.
