Golf icon Tiger Woods is poised to make his competitive comeback to the sport after a six-month hiatus at the 2023 Hero World Challenge golf tournament.

The annual event has been hosted by Woods himself since 2000, and features a limited field of the twenty top-ranked golf professionals.

Although part of the PGA Tour schedule, the Hero World Challenge is classified as an unofficial event, meaning it doesn't contribute FedEx Cup points or official money. However, the tournament serves a charitable purpose, benefitting the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Woods has secured victory in the event on five occasions, triumphing in 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2011. He is the winningest player in the tournament's history.

Tiger Woods return date

Woods' return in competitive golf is scheduled for the this year's Hero World Challenge, which is set to take place from November 30 to December 3 at the Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.

The 47-year-old's most recent appearance was in the 2023 Masters tournament last April. Although he successfully made the cut, he withdrew before the third round due to an injury, reaggravating his plantar fasciitis on his right foot.

Recent reports state that Woods is planning to play in five to six golf tournaments in 2024, per Wion News.

2023 Hero World Challenge Players

The lineup for the 2023 Hero World Challenge boasts a stellar cast of golfers, including top-ranked players like Scottie Scheffler (1), Viktor Hovland (4), and Max Homa (7).

Matt Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman, and Wyndham Clark add to the competitive field, along with Jordan Spieth, Cameron Young, and Keegan Bradley.

The roster also features Collin Morikawa, Tony Finau, Sam Burns, Jason Day, Sepp Straka, Will Zalatoris, Rickie Fowler, and Justin Thomas.

With exemptions granted to seasoned players such as Justin Rose and Lucas Glover, and the event hosted by golf legend Tiger Woods, the Hero World Challenge promises to be a must-watch event.

Hovland has notably won the last two editions of the event, while previous winners of the event from the current group include Fowler (2018) and Spieth (2014).

2023 Hero World Challenge schedule and coverage

The 2023 Hero World Challenge schedule is set as follows:

Thursday, November 30: First round, airing from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and Peacock.

Friday, December 1: Second round, also scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, broadcasted on Golf Channel and Peacock.

Saturday, Dec. 2: The third round will be split into two segments, with coverage from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and Peacock and continuing from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Sunday, Dec. 3: The final round will commence with coverage from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and Peacock, followed by the conclusion of the tournament from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.