Hero World Challenge: Tiger Woods missing from initial field line-up as Scottie Scheffler confirms return to defend Bahamas title

Tiger Woods’ return to competitive action remains uncertain after the former world No 1 was missing from the initial field for the Hero World Challenge he hosts.

The invite-only event is hosted by Woods' foundation and has previously been used as a comeback event for the 15-time major champion, who has played a limited schedule since suffering career- threatening injuries in a car crash in February 2021.

Woods has not featured in a 72-hole tournament since missing the cut at The Open last July, with the 49-year-old missing the entire 2025 major season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in March and requiring surgery.