Woods withdraws from Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week’s Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, the 15-time major champion said on Twi er on Monday.

Woods said he would focus on his hosting duties at the 20-man unofficial tournament at the Albany course, which benefits his charity TGR Foundation.

It was to have been his first start since he missed the cut in the Open Championship at St. Andrews in July.

“In preparation and practice for this week’s Hero World Challenge, I’ve developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot, which is making it difficult to walk,” Woods said in a statement posted on social media.The Match is a 12-hole exhibition event that also features Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas on Dec 10. — AFP