NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods has one other world-class discipline for his Hero World Problem within the Bahamas. Nonetheless to be decided is whether or not he’s a part of it.
Woods on Monday introduced 19 gamers within the 20-man discipline for Albany Golf Membership the primary weekend of December, which incorporates each eligible member of the U.S. Ryder Cup staff, together with two gamers who have been left off the staff.
Lacking is Brooks Koepka. The Hero World Problem is sanctioned by the PGA Tour, and Koepka is suspended from that for being a part of the rival Saudi-funded LIV Golf League. The PGA champion was a captain’s choose for the Ryder Cup.
Woods has not performed competitively since withdrawing from the Masters after making the minimize. He had ankle surgical procedure a short while later for accidents associated to his February 2021 automotive accident, although he was seen hitting wedges throughout a basis occasion at Pebble Seaside final week.
Viktor Hovland, the two-time defending champion within the Bahamas, is amongst three gamers from Europe’s profitable Ryder Cup staff in Italy.
Sponsor exemptions have been awarded to Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas. Each are among the many high 25 on the planet rating, which illustrates the energy of the sector. Gamers should be among the many high 50 to get an exemption, a part of the supply for the unofficial occasion getting world rating factors.
The factors permits for an exemption for use on the event host — Woods — if he wants one.
