It's not the news most golf fans wanted but it's probably not surprising. On Monday afternoon, Tiger Woods announced on social media that he will not compete in the upcoming Hero World Challenge, his annual bash in the Bahamas.

Woods, who underwent a back procedure in September, said he was “disappointed” by not being able to compete this year at the star-studded Hero World Challenge.

Tiger Woods announced via X on Monday that he would be unable to play in the annual post-season tournament he hosts, the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas in two weeks. In his social media post, Woods did not specify why he would not be playing.

Tiger Woods won't be playing in the Bahamas next week at the Hero World Challenge as he recovers from a sixth back surgery he had in September. In announcing Monday on social media he won’t be playing, Woods said the 20-man field for his holiday tournament will be filled out by Justin Thomas, Nick Dunlap and Jason Day.

The 20-man field for the 2024 Hero World Challenge has had some updates this week. The first bit of news came from tournament host Tiger Woods, who announced he would not be able to play in his annual bash in the Bahamas.

Tiger Woods makes his return to competitive golf this week as he tees it up at the Hero World Challenge. The 15-time major champion was last seen at the Masters in April, when he withdrew during the third round and subsequently underwent ankle surgery in a bid to address his latest injury issue.