The Hero World Challenge is an elite competition of golf’s 20 best players. After the official tour of the PGA has concluded, this unofficial tournament will be a delight for the fans to witness their favorite golfers in action. Hosted by legendary Tiger Woods, this will be the ninth time the event will be taking place in Albany, Bahamas.
However, Tiger Woods will not be a part of the tournament, but he will be seen in the course as the host of the tournament. Besides him, many top players have already confirmed their presence for the Hero World Challenge. Teeing off from December 5-8, 2024, a great golfing experience is on the way for the fans before we conclude the 2024 golfing season.
Details about the Hero World Challenge course
Hosted by Tiger Woods, this will be the ninth time the tournament will take place at Albany, Bahamas. The course in particular will be testing the s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁set of the players with new challenges coming towards them in each hole. The 18-hole course is designed by Ernie Els and is a part of the Albany Bahamas resort community. With a unique setting for an intimate tournament, this gives the players a fresh experience from the usual events.
With an average of 400 yards on each hole, the players must use their s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s with perfection to earn the top place in the tournament. One loose shot can add a score for the players, resulting in the slipping on the ranking list. The course has par-5s, par-3s, and some par-4s with a combination of desert and links, including dunes. Some holes will test the driver, while on the others, players will have to use the wedges to make the right shot. Every hole at Albany has a variety of options in the teeing area offering opportunities for the golfers. Last year the course was ranked at 25th position in Golfweek’s best list.
Other than the course itself, there are additional offerings for the players making it a great facility. It has a grill room with an outdoor terrace, an 18-seat media room, a Golf shop, along with individual men’s and women’s locker rooms. Along with that, the course has a first-class practice facility which helps the players fine-tune their shots before the game. Tavistock Group, Tiger Woods, and Ernie Els are the ones behind this resort which is spread across 600 acres.
Which golfers will be in action?
Hero World Challenge is set for the action with a strong 20-player lineup. While, as Tiger Woods has confirmed, he will not be a part of the tournament as a player, but will be hosting it. There will be other top players joining the list. At the top, we will be seeing world no. 1, Scottie Scheffler, in action at Albany. He is the defending champion and has already been close to winning twice in 2021 and 2022 with a T2 finish. He will be in action to defend his title.
Along with him, the fans will witness the United States Presidents Cup team, including Wyndham Clark, Sahith Theegala, Keegan Bradley, Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, Sam Burns, Tony Finau and Brian Harman. And three golfers from the International team will also be featuring the event. Apart from the already featured players, eight players will be debuting on the field, including Ludvig Aberg, Henley, Aaron Rai, Matthieu Pavon, and others. With new entries and experts in the field in action. Who do you think will win this year’s Hero World Challenge? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
