News Americas, New York, NY, December 3, 2024: Golf icon Tiger Woods is in Nassau, Bahamas, for the highly anticipated 2024 World Hero Challenge.
The event will be held at Albany Golf Club from December 5-8. The 20-player tournament, now in its 10th year in Albany, promises exciting play and a generous $5 million purse, with the winner taking home $1 million.
Although Woods, a five-time Hero World Challenge champion, is not competing this year, he remains an integral part of the event as its host. Woods announced his absence last week via social media, citing his recovery from micro-decompression surgery performed in September to relieve nerve damage and back pain.
“I’m disappointed that I won’t be able to compete in this year’s Hero World Challenge, but I always look forward to hosting the tournament,” Woods wrote in his post.
A star-studded lineup
The 2024 World Heroes Challenge boasts a stellar field featuring world No. 1 and reigning champion Scottie Scheffler, who remains the only past winner participating this year. Other major champions in the mix include Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Justin Thomas, Jason Day and Keegan Bradley, who collectively hold eight major titles.
Several players will make their Albany debuts, including Ludvig Åberg, Sahith Theegala, Russell Henley, Robert MacIntyre, Aaron Rai, Matthieu Pavon, Akshay Bhatia and Nick Dunlap.
The tournament lineup saw last-minute changes, with Akshay Bhatia and Cameron Young joining the roster as replacements for Hideki Matsuyama and Billy Horschel. Tony Finau also withdrew, making way for Sepp Straka.
Streaming and pricing details
The event will be broadcast live on Golf Channel, NBC and Peacock, with comprehensive coverage over all four days:
- Thursday, December 5: 1:30pm – 4:30pm (Golf Channel/NBC Sports App)
- Friday, December 6: 1:30pm – 4:30pm (Golf Channel/NBC Sports App)
- Saturday, December 7: 12pm – 2:30pm (Golf Channel), 2:30pm – 5:30pm (NBC/Peacock)
- Sunday, December 8: 11:30 – 13:30 (Golf Channel), 13:30 – 16:40 (NBC/Peacock)
All 20 contestants will walk away with a share of the purse, with last place winning $120,000.
The World Hero Challenge continues to provide an exciting close to the golf year, mixing high-level competition with a relaxing Bahamian setting. Fans are looking forward to the showdown in Albany, where the world’s best will compete for glory.
