Hero World Challenge TV schedule starts from November 30 until December 3. Golf Channel and NBC will be providing live coverage of the tournament.
The annual golf tournament hosted by legendary golfer Tiger Woods is part of the PGA Tour but does offer the participants any FedEx Cup points or official money. Although part of the tour's schedule, it is considered an unofficial event.
The tournament was first held in Grayhawk Golf Club in January 2000 and the second was also held in the same year in December. The tournament took place in Sherwood Country Club and was home to the event until 2013.
Since then, the event has been scheduled for December and was initially known as Williams World Challenge (2000-2001), Target World Challenge (2002-2007), Chevron World Challenge (2008-2011), and Northwestern Mutual World Challenge (2012-2013).
The grand stage has been set once again and in only a few days' time, Albany will be home to some of the best golfers in the world. The tournament will be a benefit for the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Hero World Challenge Past Winners
The past winners of the Hero World Challenge are:
- Viktor Hovland - 2022, 2021
- Henrik Stenson - 2019
- Jon Rahm - 2018
- Rickie Fowler - 2017
- Hideki Matsuyama - 2016
- Bubba Watson - 2015
- Jordan Spieth - 2014
- Zach Johnson - 2013
- Graeme McDowell - 2012, 2010
- Tiger Woods - 2011, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2001
- Jim Furyk - 2009
- Vijay Singh - 2008
- Luke Donald - 2005
- Davis Love III - 2003, 2000
- Pádraig Harrington - 2002
- Tom Lehman - 2000
Tiger Woods' name is synonymous with golf and to the liking of the fans, he has announced that he will be taking part in this year's edition of the tournament.
He is the most successful golfer in this particular tournament having won it five times. Currently ranked 4th in the world, Viktor Hovland is the defending champion having won consecutive titles.
Tom Lehman was the inaugural champion in 2000 when he beat David Duval by a three-stroke margin and took home a million dollars as the winner's share.
Since the tournament took place twice that year, Davis Love III won his first Hero World Challenge title beating none other than Tiger Woods by two strokes. Love went on to win another title three years later.
Graeme McDowell has also won the event twice in his career in 2010 and 2012. He beat Woods for the first title and Keegan Bradley for the second.
Where Is The Hero World Challenge Played?
The golf tournament is to be played at the Albany Golf Course once again in December 2023. It has been home to the event since 2015.
Albany Bahamas is truly a golfer's paradise with a mixture of the best of links and desert features which makes it one of the most beautiful courses in the world. The course also boasts world-class practice facilities, performance facilities, and an elite golf academy.
Albany Golf Club location sits on the southwestern end of the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. Albany is a luxury resort community on the island.
The community was created by none other than Tiger Woods, Tavistock Group, and Ernie Els. The golf course was also designed by Els along with Greg Letsche in 2010.
Albany features an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course with a length of 7,414 yards (6,779 m). It also boasts a luxury boutique hotel, a spa and fitness center, a family water park, an adult pool, a variety of restaurants and bars, a children's clubhouse, and a 71-slip mega-yacht marina.
The golf course will have some of the world's best players taking part and give the fans and viewers an exclusive tournament experience.
There are a few professional golfers and celebrities who are members of the luxury community. You will of course have to spill out some cash from your pockets to become a member of Albany.
Here is a breakdown of the price sheet (full price) for the 2024 membership at Albany:
- Family (H.S. students and younger) - $1,450
- Couple (30-64) - $1,215
- Senior Couple (65+) - $1,050
- Young Adult Couple (Graduate - 29) - $1,050
- Individual (30-64) - $900
- Senior Individual (65+) - $800
- Young Adult Individual (Graduate - 29) - $800
- Student (Full-term college) - $540
- Student (High School, 6-12) - $300
Note: There will be a 5% discount on the price that is mentioned above if the amount is paid in full between 1/1/2024 to 2/28/2024. If paid on 3/1/2024 or later then the amount charged will be in full as mentioned.
The list of some of the notable personalities who are already members of Albany are:
- Tiger Woods
- Ernie Els
- Ian Poulter
- Adam Scott
- Tim Clark
- Trevor Immelman
- Justin Rose
- Will Smith
- Justin Timberlake
- Kate Hudson
How To Watch Hero World Challenge?
Golf Channel will provide the 2023 Hero World Challenge live coverage for all four rounds. NBC will also be providing coverage of the third and fourth rounds.
Fans will not have to worry about missing out on the star-studded golf tournament in the Bahamas. Here is the schedule for the upcoming event:
Golf Channel
- November 30 - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- December 1 - 10:00 am
- December 2 - 12 pm to 2:30 pm
- December 3 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
NBC
- December 2 - 2:30 pm - 5 pm
- December 3 - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Another way to watch the Hero World Challenge is to be actually present in the Bahamas and watch the action as it follows.
Hero World Challenge tickets can be bought at TicketMaster for just $100 for a single ticket and an intimate tournament experience.
With the tournament's out-of-the-world hospitality and also a lovely getaway for fans, the event would be an experience unlike any other. You could get a chance to watch your favorite golfers play right in front of you.
Who Is Playing In The Hero World Challenge?
The 2023 Hero World Challenge field has the following players:
- Scottie Scheffler - USA
- Viktor Hovland - Norway
- Max Homa - USA
- Matt Fitzpatrick - England
- Brian Harman - USA
- Wyndham Clark - USA
- Jordan Spieth - USA
- Cameron Young - USA
- Keegan Bradley - USA
- Collin Morikawa - USA
- Sam Burns - USA
- Jason Day - Australia
- Sepp Straka - Austria
- Will Zalatoris - USA
- Rickie Fowler - USA
- Justin Thomas - USA
- Justin Rose (Tournament Exemption)
- Lucas Glover (Tournament Exemption)
- Tiger Woods (Tournament Exemption)
The field for the tournament has some of the biggest names in the world of golf. The highest-ranked golfer Scheffler has been in amazing form and will try to grab a win here as well.
Hovland will look to win the title for the third consecutive time and will face competition from the likes of Max Homa, who is ranked seventh and is a strong contender.
Other top contenders for the event are Collin Morikawa, Cameron Young, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas. They are among the best picks to win the 2023 Hero World Challenge.
The list of players also includes players from other countries and has a diverse field with different play styles. The list of the top golfers will surely give viewers a great time and will be a perfect tournament for the latter stages of the year.
