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With the master returning to his reign, the golf world has been set on fire. After 7 months of hiatus, Tiger Woods is making a comeback at the event he hosts. The Hero World Challenge that marks the return of Woods to competitive golf will start on 30th November.
The 20-player field will play in a no-cut 72-hole format and one will come out victorious on the 3rd of December. Are you thrilled to watch the most anticipated event of the 2023 season on the Island of the Bahamas? Gear up for 4 days of exciting matches and unforgettable fun.
The strongest field of the 2023 season
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The Hero World Challenge will start on the Albany Golf Course on 30th November. It has been played in the Bahamas since 2015. It was started by Woods and his father Earl Woods to their foundation, TGR, in 2000. Over the years, the foundation has helped many young talents and their passions. Although as the unofficial event of the PGA Tour, it still has its perks.
The event has already held the practice rounds and Pro-Am sessions three days prior. Now, with the field being set, and the practice concluded, the 20 players are ready to tee it up for the million-dollar prize purse.
The 20 players will play in a no-cut traditional 72-hole, stroke play. The field being small cannot be cut short, as there will be a risk of losing significant golfers. The players will have their eyes on the Tiger Trophy and the $3.5 million prize purse.
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The winner will get $1 million while the runner-up will suffice with $350,000. Moreover, even the last player will bag a whopping $100,000. Adding the cherry on the cake is 30.0999 OWGR Points appointed to the event. Many players will be happy moving one step up in their world rankings.
Player’s field, Schedule, records and more
The challenge has some of the best players, the World No.1 Scottie Sheffler ending his hiatus and playing after 2 months. Viktor Hovalnd coming to defend his title and card a three-peat win. Wyndham Clark and Brian Harman making a debut, while Tiger Woods and Will Zalatoriz making their comeback after an injury. The event has 17 players from the top 30 OWGR as Woods plays on host exemption and Lucas Glover and Justin Rose are joining on sponsor exemption.
| Scottie Scheffler (1), USA | Tony Finau (20), USA |
| Viktor Hovland (4), Norway | Sam Burns (21), USA |
| Max Homa (7), USA | Jason Day (22), Australia |
| Matt Fitzpatrick (8), England | Sepp Straka (23), Austria |
| Brian Harman (9), USA | Will Zalatoris (24), USA |
| Wyndham Clark (10), USA | Rickie Fowler (25) USA |
| Jordan Spieth (12), USA | Justin Thomas (26), USA |
| Cameron Young (17), USA | Justin Rose, tournament exemption |
| Keegan Bradley (18), USA | Lucas Glover, tournament exemption |
| Collin Morikawa (19), USA | Tiger Woods, tournament host |
Tickets: A single-day ticket for the events goes for $100 exclusive of extra fees. Moreover, the event has two packages for the audience. The EIGHTEEN Hospitality package will provide a view from the 18th Green and will also include the invite to India’s Nite Beach Party. The other package, called INSIDE THE ROPE, will allow the two people to experience the behind-the-scenes and two EIGHTEEN passes.
Schedule: The first-round tee timing and pairing have been released. Harman and Glover will start at 10:46 AM while the most anticipated Woods will tee it up at 11:52 AM. The last pair will be of Max Homa and defending champion, Viktor Hovland, at 12:25 PM. The event will be broadcast by The Golf Channel and NBC.
24 hours until the opening round at the Hero World Challenge.
10:46 a.m. ET
Brian Harman
Lucas Glover10:57 a.m. ET
Cameron Young
Sepp Straka11:08 a.m. ET
Tony Finau
Wyndham Clark11:19 a.m. ET
Keegan Bradley
Rickie Fowler11:30 a.m. ET
Matt Fitzpatrick
Justin Rose11:41… pic.twitter.com/sxbGyQPRvq
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 29, 2023
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- The Golf Channel: Nov 30th – 1st December: 1:30-4:30 PM, December 2nd – 12:00-2:30 PM, December 3rd – 11:00 AM-1:30 PM (All Eastern Time)
- NBC: They will telecast rounds three and four at 2:30-5:00 PM and 1;30-4:30 PM, respectively. Moreover, the streams can be availed from Peacock at the same timings as the Golf Channel or watched via FUBO TV.
Records: After 23 successful editions, Woods himself holds the record for most wins (five) followed by Graeme McDowell (2) and Viktor Hovland (2). Hovland has a chance to win another while Rickie Fowler may contest for his second. The event’s lowest record of 262 over the 4 rounds was made by Jordan Speith in 2014.
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Fowler also made 61 under 72 in the fourth round of the 2017 edition and scored the lowest round in the history of the events. Will any of these golfers break their records and come out triumphing? Are you ready to watch the most anticipated and exciting event of the 2023 season?
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