Tiger Woods withdraws from Hero World Challenge with foot injury, hopes to play 'The Match' and PNC Championship

ByEurosport

Published 28/11/2022 at 20:02 GMT

Tiger Woods is a lesser-spotted force on the golf course these days, having last appeared competitively at The Open in July. Despite his latest setback, the American is still hoping to play two other events in December and finish his year on a positive note. Woods is still aiming to get back to full fitness following a car crash in early 2021, having only played nine rounds this year.

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Tiger Woods has delayed his return to golf after pulling out of the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas with a foot injury.

The 15-time major champion has not played since missing the cut at The Open at St Andrews in July, but was slated to return at the event in Albany from December 1-4.

He still hopes to compete at 'The Match', an exhibition event on December 10 also featuring Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, and the PNC Championship, which starts on December 15.

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"In my preparation and practice for this week’s Hero World Challenge, I’ve developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot, which is making it difficult to walk," Woods said in a statement on social media.

"After consulting with my doctors and trainers, I have decided to withdraw this week and focus on my hosting duties."

The Hero World Challenge, which is set to feature three of this year's four male major winners, benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas will be among those battling for victory in Woods' absence.

Woods suffered serious injuries in a car accident in Los Angeles in February 2021 and has said he will not play a full schedule again.

He has only played nine rounds this year – two at The Open, three at the PGA Championship and four at the Masters.

Woods' most recent tournament win came at the Zozo Championship in 2019.

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