Okay, so, I was messing around online the other day, trying to get the lowdown on the Hero World Challenge. You know, the golf thing? I mean, I kinda know the basics, but I was curious about how many players actually get in on this tournament. It’s not like your everyday golf event, right?
So, I started digging. First thing I did was hit up the usual spots – you know, the sports websites and all that. Typed in “Hero World Challenge players” and boom, tons of stuff popped up. It was a bit overwhelming, honestly. But I kept at it.
Turns out, this thing is hosted by Tiger Woods. Yeah, the Tiger Woods. That got me more interested, to be honest. I mean, if Tiger’s involved, it’s gotta be a big deal, right?
Anyway, I found out that they bumped up the number of players from 18 to 20 back in 2021. Not a huge jump, but hey, more players, more action, I guess. And get this, it’s held at this fancy place called Albany. Sounds swanky, doesn’t it?
As I kept reading, I learned that it’s not an official PGA Tour event. But, because there are only 20 players and no cut. From what I read, the action goes from the first tee shot to the final putt. Pretty cool, huh? And, they invite some of the best players in the world. I saw that there are six major champions playing in the 2024 Hero event. It’s like a who’s who of golf.
Here’s what I found out about who gets to play:
- There are only 20 players.
- They added the winner of The Players Championship automatically since 2021.
- In 2021, they invited four major winners from both 2020 and 2021 ’cause they didn’t have the event in 2020.
- Some new guys are gonna play this year, like Nick Dunlap and Ludvig Aberg. Sounds like it’s gonna be a good mix of veterans and newbies.
So yeah, that’s what I found out about the Hero World Challenge and its players. It’s a pretty exclusive event, and it seems like a lot of fun. I might actually watch it this year. Who knows, maybe I’ll become a golf fan after all!
The Bottom Line
It’s a 20-player showdown, hosted by Tiger, at a fancy place, with some of the best golfers in the world. What’s not to like? I’m marking my calendar for sure.
