The 20-man field for the 2024 Hero World Challenge has had some updates this week. The first bit of news came from tournament host Tiger Woods, who announced he would not be able to play in his annual bash in the Bahamas.

Woods, who underwent a back procedure in September, said he was “disappointed” by not being able to compete this year at the star-studded Hero World Challenge.

It's not the news most golf fans wanted but it's probably not surprising. On Monday afternoon, Tiger Woods announced on social media that he will not compete in the upcoming Hero World Challenge, his annual bash in the Bahamas.

Tiger Woods will not compete in the Dec. 5-8 Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, the 15-times major winner said on Monday, extending his long absence from competition.

Tiger Woods will not participate in next week’s Hero World Challenge, the annual charity event in the Bahamas that benefits his foundation. Woods announced the final three players in the field on Monday via social media and also offered his regrets about not competing, without details.

Tiger Woods announced via social media on Monday that he will not compete in next week’s Hero World Challenge. Woods, the tournament host, underwent surgery in September to repair a nerve impingement in his lower back.

Tiger Woods makes his return to competitive golf this week as he tees it up at the Hero World Challenge. The 15-time major champion was last seen at the Masters in April, when he withdrew during the third round and subsequently underwent ankle surgery in a bid to address his latest injury issue.