Hero World Challenge Kicks Off in Bahamas

The Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, features a competitive field of 20 top golfers, including World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, despite Woods not participating due to recent back surgery. The unofficial PGA Tour event offers a $5 million prize pool, with $1 million awarded to the winner and contributes to world ranking points but not FedEx Cup points. Concurrently, the DP World Tour's Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa offers a $6 million purse with a $1.025 million payout for the winner, featuring players like Max Homa and Rasmus Hojgaard. The Hero World Challenge is part of golf's 'Silly Season,' providing a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere for top players to start their 2025 season preparations. Scheffler, who has had a successful year, is the defending champion and a strong favorite to win again in the Bahamas.