Tiger Woods is ever the master storyteller on the golf course. In the quiet breeze of the Bahamas, as the whispers of palm leaves met the gentle roll of ocean waves, Tiger Woods’ comeback story came out to be the highlight of this season’s game. The Hero World Challenge saw players rake the greens with the neck-to-neck game, and at an even par on the fourth day, with an 18th position finish, Woods’ return yet again became the story of grit. 

Now, as the game has seen its season finish, intrigue about how much Woods made from the tourney has increased, and we are here to rescue. Here’s what the 18th position finish at the Hero World Challenge added to the golfer’s pocket. 

Tournament tally: How much did Tiger Woods make? 

Though it may not exactly be the comeback we all imagined, Tiger Woods’ presence on the greens this time around itself was a win for the golfer competed for all 72 holes after a prolonged absence from professional golf’s competitive arena. The golfer’s game, a canvas painted with five birdies, three bogeys, and a double on the final day, showcased the pattern of competition and his relation to it. Throughout the week, 19 birdies were the bright stars in his return story—each one a definite testament to the player’s skill.

One thing that the golfer had clarified prior to his play itself was the focus of his performance and his expectations from his own game. As Woods walked freely on the Bahamian fairways, the spectators clearly saw his aim—a check of his physical playing cadence on the greens post carrying the weight of countless ankle surgeries.

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Woods finished the tournament in the 18th position, a 20-stroke difference from the tourney winner Scottie Scheffler who scored a total of 268 after the four rounds. Scheffler made a purse of $1 million from the event, and being positioned marginally lower on the scoreboard in comparison, Woods made a purse of $130,000. 

Woods’ views on his performance on the greens ahead of the 2024 season

In the post-tournament reflections, Tiger Woods sat for an interview with Golf Channel and acknowledged the areas where his story could evolve. While playing, the golfing legend had been hit with a realization that iron play and putting were chapters that needed refinement. The golfer’s game did receive criticism from many, yet outside of the critique, Woods pointed to the shining paragraphs, like his speed off the tee, that add to the promise he made—to play once a month in 2024. 

Irrespective of the physical discomfort, the golfer appeared healthy on the greens this time as he walked in confidence with his red outfit on Day 4. The Bahamian sky saw Tiger Woods close the chapter on the Hero World Challenge, leaving golf enthusiasts to eagerly anticipate the next installment of his storied career. 

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