Scottie Scheffler repeats at Albany
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler finished Sunday at Albany in the exact same location as last year, on the 18th green as the winner of the Hero World Challenge. Scheffler defended his title and in the process tied the Albany record for the event, finishing at 25-under-par 263.
Making moves at Albany
The third round is often referred to as moving day, and that’s exactly what happened on Saturday at Albany. Justin Thomas moved into the lead at 17-under-par, thanks to a 6-under 66. He holds a one-shot lead over defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who is looking for his second consecutive victory in four starts at Albany.
Scottie makes his move
Reigning Olympic champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler showed why he is among the favorites this week at Albany during Friday’s second round. Scheffler shot out of the gates, starting the round with four straight birdies en route to a front-nine 7-under-par 29. He remained bogey-free on the back nine and posted a second-round 64 to sit atop the leaderboard at 13-under 131, posting the lowest 36-hole score at Albany in tournament history.
Young jumps to early lead at Albany
Cameron Young surged to a lead early in his round at Albany, Bahamas and never looked back. On the strength of eight birdies, Young posted an 8-under-par 64 to set the pace after the first round of the 2024 Hero World Challenge.
Driving impact for 25 years
The Hero World Challenge was created by Tiger Woods and his father Earl as a way to make a positive impact on the lives of kids from under-resourced communities. First played in January 2000; the tournament has become an annual staple on the PGA TOUR schedule, with Tiger serving as host. Since that first playing at Grayhawk Country Club in Arizona, the tournament has grown in stature and impact on and off the course, raising funds and awareness for Tiger’s nonprofit, TGR Foundation.
Aaron Rai wins 2024 Hero Shot at Albany
Aaron Rai earned the Hero Shot at Albany championship on Tuesday, December 3, to kick off the 2024 Hero World Challenge. Rai defeated Jason Day in the final round, walking off with the championship thanks to landing two of three shots on the platform floating between the ninth-hole and 18th-hole greens.
Hero MotoCorp extends title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge through 2030
Tiger Woods to continue as Global Corporate Partner of Hero MotoCorp TGR Live announced Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, has extended its title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge. With Hero MotoCorp as the title sponsor, the PGA TOUR-sanctioned tournament will remain at Albany, Bahamas through the 2030 playing. “I’d like to […]
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Scottie Scheffler headlines initial player field for the 2024 Hero World Challenge
Following the commitment deadline, initial player commitments for the 2024 Hero World Challenge were announced today. Hosted by Tiger Woods, the 2024 edition of the tournament returns to Albany, Bahamas, December 5-8.
Scheffler shines
The third time is the charm. After second place finishes at Albany in 2021 and 2022, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler capped off this year with a victory in the 2023 Hero World Challenge. Following an opening round 69, Scheffler took control of the tournament with rounds of 66 and 65 on Friday and Saturday – both the low rounds of the days. A final-round 68 Sunday sealed the victory.
Scheffler soars to the top
On a hot and humid day at Albany, Bahamas, it was the world’s top-ranked player who lit up the leaderboard Saturday, as World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made a big move during the third round of the 2023 Hero World Challenge. After finishing second in his previous two appearances at Albany, Scheffler will look to close out the Hero World Challenge with a victory Sunday.
Familiar faces sit atop the leaderboard
In his two previous Hero World Challenge starts, Scottie Scheffler has finished in second place. He is once again in the mix after 36 holes at Albany, Bahamas. The world’s top ranked player shot a Friday-best 66 (-6) to vault himself into a tie with Jordan Spieth at nine-under for the tournament. The two former Texas Longhorns will head into the weekend looking to keep their momentum going.
Setting the pace
The 2023 Hero World Challenge got underway at Albany, Bahamas at 10:46 a.m. Thursday when Brian Harman hit the tournament’s opening tee shot. The defending Open Championship winner earned an invite to Albany thanks in part to his major victory in July.
2023 Hero World Challenge: by the numbers
With 20 of the world’s best players set to compete at Albany, Bahamas in the 2023 Hero World Challenge, get familiar with the stats, storylines and players before action gets underway.
Tiger Woods announces 2023 Hero World Challenge field
Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced the field for the 2023 Hero World Challenge, set to return to Albany, Bahamas, November 30 – December 3.
Viktor Hovland goes Back-to-back at Albany
Viktor Hovland has done it again. A year after taking home the trophy in his first appearance at the Hero World Challenge, the 25-year-old Norwegian won it again, capturing the 2022 Hero title by two strokes over Scottie Scheffler. With the victory, Hovland became the first back-to-back winner of the Hero World Challenge since Tiger Woods did it in 2006 and 2007.
Matt Fitzpatrick wins 2022 Hero Shot at Albany
Matt Fitzpatrick earned the Hero Shot at Albany championship on Tuesday, November 29, to kick off the 2022 Hero World Challenge. Fitzpatrick defeated Tom Kim in the final round, walking off with the championship thanks to a bullseye hit on the tricky, 87-yard shot into the wind.
Tiger Woods to play in 2022 Hero World Challenge
Tournament host Tiger Woods headlines the field for the 2022 Hero World Challenge, set to return to Albany, Bahamas, November 28 – December 4.
Tiger Woods announces initial field for the 2022 Hero World Challenge
Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced the field for the 2022 Hero World Challenge, set to return to Albany, Bahamas, November 28 – December 4. The 2022 Hero World Challenge field features defending champion Viktor Hovland along with seven major winners who have won a total of 11 major championships. There are 16 PGA TOUR winners committed to compete at Albany who have won a total of 87 events.
Viktor Hovland wins 2021 Hero World Challenge
It was a wild final round at Albany, Bahamas as players jockeyed up the leaderboard throughout the day. When the final putt dropped, it was Viktor Hovland who had won the 2021 Hero World Challenge. At 18-under par, Hovland becomes the fourth winner in the last five tournaments at Albany to post a winning score of 18-under par.