A hole-by-hole guide to Albany
Providing an exclusive setting and host course for an intimate tournament unlike any other, The Albany Golf Course is paradise on Earth with skillful tests only the world’s top 20 golfers can take on. Read more on the course where an elite field competes for the chance to have their name etched into tournament history.
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.
Annual Beach Party Goes Global
The Hero World Challenge is known for its global appeal. Held annually in the Bahamas with a title sponsor based in India, the 2021 tournament features players from 6 different countries. Fitting with the international nature of the event, the 2021 edition of the tournament’s annual Beach Party took on a worldwide flair.
Albany lives up to expectations
Expectations and reality often don’t match up. But for eight of the world’s best golfers, the reality of playing the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas has not only lived up to, but exceeded all expectations.
25 years of impact
Since its inception in 1996, Tiger Woods’ nonprofit, TGR Foundation, has been committed to empowering youth through education. Now in its 25th anniversary year, TGR foundation has served more than 2 million students and is building on its success.
World’s best golfers set to return to Albany, Bahamas for the 2021 Hero World Challenge
The field for the 2021 Hero World Challenge has been announced, as the limited-field PGA TOUR event hosted by Tiger Woods is set to return to Albany, Bahamas, November 29 – December 5.
Hero World Challenge field increases to 20 players
The Hero World Challenge field will increase from 18 to 20 players beginning in 2021. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, will return to Albany, Bahamas November 29 – December 5.
View from the inside
You’ve seen them around the course at professional golf tournaments. You’ve probably ran into them, stood against them, wished you could avoid them. We’re talking about the ropes separating fans from the action on the course. Thin, green and white rope strung at waist height a few yards off the tees, fairways and greens. During the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas, duck below the rope line and go inside with the pros for 18 holes.
Highlights at Albany – the back 9
There have been no shortages of highlights over the years at Albany, Bahamas. From champions stringing together long runs of birdies and eagles, to hole outs and holes in one, the action on-course at the Hero World Challenge has been nothing short of thrilling.