Tiger Woods announces his withdrawal from the Hero World Challenge after suffering a foot injury | Golf News

Tiger Woods had been due to participate within the event in on the Albany as a part of a star-studded 20-man discipline, however introduced his withdrawal on account of a foot harm on Monday; European Ryder Cup hopeful Sepp Straka takes the 46-year-old’s place within the 20-man discipline

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Hero World Problem on account of a foot harm

Tiger Woods has introduced his withdrawal from the Hero World Problem after struggling a foot harm.

The 46-year-old, who hosts the occasion, had been a part of a star-studded discipline on the Albany, that includes eight of the world’s prime 11 and three of this yr’s 4 males’s main winners, however confirmed his withdrawal on Monday by way of social media.

European Ryder Cup hopeful Sepp Straka, who claimed his maiden PGA Tour win on the Honda Traditional in February this yr, takes Woods’ place.

“In preparation and follow for this week’s Hero World Problem, I’ve developed plantar fasciitis in my proper foot, which is making it troublesome to stroll,” Woods stated in a press release.

“After consulting with my medical doctors and trainers, I’ve determined to withdraw this week and deal with my internet hosting duties.

“My plan remains to be to compete in The Match and PNC Championships.”

Woods is a five-time winner within the Bahamas however has not featured in his personal occasion since 2019, with the 2020 contest cancelled on account of Covid-19 earlier than he needed to sit out final yr’s contest as he continued to recuperate from career-threatening leg accidents from final February’s automobile crash.

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The previous world No 1 has solely made three begins this yr, ending forty seventh at The Masters and withdrawing after his third spherical on the PGA Championship earlier than lacking the reduce at The a hundred and fiftieth Open in July. Woods’ restricted taking part in schedule lately has dropped him to world No 1,277.

The Match is scheduled for December 10, with Woods and world No 1 Rory McIlroy on account of workforce as much as play Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.

That’s adopted by the PNC Championship on December 17 and 18, the place Woods is about to be joined by his son Charlie. The pair completed as runners-up within the 2021 version of the 36-hole scramble occasion.

All 4 rounds of the Hero World Problem shall be proven stay on Sky Sports activities, with protection from 6pm over the primary two rounds earlier than 5 hours of play from 5pm on each Saturday and Sunday.

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