[Golf Topic] Woods-Hosted Hero World Challenge "Canceled Due to COVID-19"

Henrik Stenson (left) is seen taking a commemorative photo with tournament host Tiger Woods immediately after winning the Hero World Challenge last year.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The Hero World Challenge, hosted by the foundation of the 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods (USA), has been canceled.

On the 20th (Korean time), the US Golf Channel reported, "The tournament organizing committee announced that it will not be held this year," citing "due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)." This year, the event was scheduled to take place over four days starting December 3 in the Bahamas. This tournament is a special event where Woods invites only 18 world-class players. Although it is not an official PGA Tour event, the winner's prize is $1 million (1.14 billion KRW) and world ranking points are at stake.

Established in 2000, the tournament's name has changed according to title sponsors, including Williams, Target, Chevron, Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, and settled on its current name in 2014. Players must be ranked at least in the world's 'Top 50' to receive an invitation. Last year, world stars such as Jon Rahm (Spain), Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay (both USA), and Justin Rose (England) participated. The defending champion is Henrik Stenson (Sweden).

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