The 2024 Hero World Challenge will wrap up the 2024 season! The event is hosted by none other than Tiger Woods, which is always a treat, even though he’s not playing this time around. Sure, it feels a little strange without him out there, since has used it as his comeback stage but does that mean the event’s any less exciting? Not a chance.

Taking place at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, the tournament features a stacked field of 20 players, all ranked within the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking. And if you’re wondering about the level of competition? Let’s just say fierce might be putting it lightly.

With only 20 players and no cut, the action is non-stop—from the first tee shot to the final putt. And while the Hero World Challenge isn’t an official PGA Tour event, there’s still plenty at stake. First and foremost, the prize money has gone up from last year’s $4.5 million to $5 million this year. The winner will walk away with $1 million, and everyone else? They won’t be going home empty-handed, that’s for sure.

Here is what the final payout of the 2024 Hero World Challenge looks like:

And let’s not forget, this tournament also awards world ranking points, even though it doesn’t offer FedEx Cup points. With strong contenders in the field, who can emerge victorious?

Who can clinch the trophy this year at the 2024 Hero World Challenge?

Okay, fair question—but let’s be real, it’s hard to look past World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The defending champ is back, and after his dominant win last year, he’s clearly the one to beat. Plus, this is his first time teeing it up since the Presidents Cup in September, so you know he’s ready to make a statement.

But hey, golf’s never just about one player, right? Justin Thomas is in the mix, now a first-time dad and eager to clear his winless streak. He comes to Albany prepared. “I feel like I’ve kind of been getting closer and closer. I feel like it was a big reason I wanted to play this week; I feel like it was one last opportunity to try to win a tournament this year,” JT said.

Let’s not forget the 2023 major champs—Wyndham Clark and Brian Harman—both eyeing another big title to cap off their seasons. Here’s where it gets even more exciting. Eight players are making their Hero World Challenge debut this year, including two of the most promising rising stars: Ludvig Åberg and Sahith Theegala. Åberg is all fueled up after missing the chance to defend his title at the RSM Classic and is hungry for his second career win. Meanwhile, Theegala, fresh off his impressive Presidents Cup performance, is ready to bring his signature flair to Albany.

With so much talent in the mix, this year’s Hero World Challenge is looking like it’ll be a fun ride. There’s still plenty of golf left before it all wraps up on December 8, so who knows how it’ll play out? So who are you rooting for this event? Let us know in the comments!