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Scheffler Seeks Hero World Challenge Hat Trick in the Bahamas This Week

Tiger Woods hosts at Albany, with official ranking points on the line alongside a $5 million purse.

Overview

  • Play runs December 4–7 at Albany Golf Club in Nassau on Ernie Els’s par-72, 7,449-yard layout with a 20-player, no-cut format.
  • Live coverage airs on Golf Channel Thursday–Friday (1:30–4:30 p.m. ET) and Saturday–Sunday alongside NBC windows on the weekend.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns for his first start since the Ryder Cup as the two-time defending champion targeting a third straight win.
  • Debutants include J.J. Spaun, Andrew Novak and Chris Gotterup, with sponsor invitations to Jordan Spieth, Akshay Bhatia and Billy Horschel; Spieth makes his first start since August.
  • OWGR points are available, the winner earns $1 million, and Horschel (No. 45) is among those eyeing year-end top‑50 status for Masters eligibility.