Tiger Woods says he’s “upset” that he’ll miss subsequent month’s Hero World Problem in Albany, the Bahamas.
The 15-time main winner hosts the event – an unofficial occasion that includes 20 of the world’s high gamers – and was widely-expected to take an exemption spot within the competitors which begins on 5 December.
The American, 48, didn’t cite a cause for his absence however has stored a restricted aggressive schedule for years due to quite a few accidents.
Woods has not competed since he missed the midway minimize at The Open in July earlier than undergoing back surgery in September.
“I’m upset that I will be unable to compete this 12 months, however at all times look ahead to being event host,” Woods wrote on X.
Woods returned after eight months out injured to play the event final 12 months, ending 18th.
He added the three exemption spots at this 12 months’s competitors can be stuffed by People Justin Thomas and Nick Dunlap, in addition to Australian Jason Day.