Tiger Woods Withdraws From Hero World Challenge Due To Recent Back Surgery
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the 2023 Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas due to ongoing recovery from his sixth back surgery performed in September.
Woods made the announcement on social media, confirming that Justin Thomas, Jason Day, and Nick Dunlap will fill the remaining spots in the tournament field.
The surgery, a microdecompression procedure on his lumbar spine to address nerve impingement, was reportedly successful. However, no specific timeline has been provided for Woods' return to competitive golf.
Tiger Woods swinging golf club
2023 has been a challenging year for the 15-time Major winner:
- Withdrew from Genesis Invitational (February) due to illness
- Made the cut at The Masters but missed cuts at PGA Championship, US Open, and The Open
- Limited to just five competitive appearances before his latest surgery
Golfer mid-swing on golf course
Woods and his son Charlie are also not currently listed in the PNC Championship field scheduled for December 21-22, though two team spots remain open. The Hero World Challenge will take place from December 5-8 without its host in attendance.
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