The Hero World Challenge may be an unofficial PGA Tour event, but it offers official World Golf Ranking points, a nice purse and a week in the Bahamas.
Here is some necessary information:
When and where does the Hero World Challenge take place?
December 5-8 at the Albany Golf Course in Albany, Bahamas.
How to watch the Hero World Challenge
December 5
December 6
December 7
December 8
Who is in the field at the Hero World Challenge?
There are only 20 players competing in this event. Here is the last field:
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Scottie Scheffler
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Ludvig Aberg
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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 I am
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Tom Kim
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Aaron Rai
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Billy Horschel
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Matthew 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 scholarship and prize money?
The total purse is $5 million, with the winner receiving $1 million.
Who is the reigning Hero World Challenge champion?
Scottie Scheffler shot 20 under par to finish three shots ahead of Sepp Straka. Scheffler also finished second behind Viktor Hovland in 2021 and 2022.
Is Tiger Woods playing in the Hero World Challenge?
No. Woods revealed a week before the event that he will not participate, but will be on hand as tournament host. Woods, who underwent back surgery in September, spoke with the media Tuesday in Albany.
