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Tournament host Tiger Woods has been forced to withdraw from this week’s Hero World Challenge due to a foot injury that “makes it difficult to walk.” The 46-year-old golfer last played at the British Open at St. Andrews in July. He was set to return to action after a short hiatus with the PGA Tour-sanctioned event beginning Thursday at the Albany Golf Course. The 15-time major champion said he developed plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, in his right foot while preparing for the charity event. annual.
“In preparation and training for this week’s Hero World Challenge, I developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot, making it difficult to walk,” Woods said in a statement posted Monday on his Twitter account.
World number 29 Sepp Straka has been named to replace Woods.
Woods, however, plans to compete in two tournaments next month: a made-for-TV exhibition event and the PNC Championship alongside his son Charlie.
“After consulting with my doctors and coaches, I have decided to step aside this week and focus on my hosting duties. My plan is still to participate in the PNC Match and Championship,” the statement added.
The exhibition tournament is scheduled for December 10, while the PNC Championship is scheduled a week later, on December 17-18.
Woods suffered a serious injury to his right leg during his car accident in February 2021.
The Hero World Challenge features a field of 20 players and no cuts.
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