The Hero World Challenge may be an unofficial PGA Tour event but it offers Official World Golf Ranking points, a nice purse and week in the Bahamas.
Here’s some need to know information:
When and where is the Hero World Challenge?
Dec. 5-8 at Albany Golf Course in Albany, Bahamas.
How to watch the Hero World Challenge
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
Dec. 7
Dec. 8
Who is in the field at the Hero World Challenge?
There are only 20 players competing in this event. Here is the final field:
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Scottie Scheffler
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Ludvig Åberg
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Wyndham Clark
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Hideki Matsuyama
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Patrick Cantlay
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Sahith Theegala
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Keegan Bradley
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Russell Henley
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Robert MacIntyre
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Sam Burns
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Brian Harman
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Sungjae Im
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Tom Kim
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Aaron Rai
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Billy Horschel
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Matthieu Pavon
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Justin Thomas
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Sepp Straka
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Nick Dunlap
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Jason Day
What is the Hero World Challenge purse and prize money?
The total purse is $5 million with the winner receiving $1 million.
Who is the Hero World Challenge defending champion?
Scottie Scheffler shot 20 under par to finish three strokes clear of Sepp Straka. Scheffler also finished runner-up to Viktor Hovland in both 2021 and 2022.
Is Tiger Woods playing the Hero World Challenge?
No. Woods revealed a week ahead of the event that he will not be participating, but will be on site as the tournament host. Woods, who underwent back surgery in September, spoke with the media on Tuesday at Albany.
