{
  "id": 15630266,
  "title": "Woods not part of in initial Hero World Challenge field",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/woods-not-part-of-in-initial-hero-world-challenge-field",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:08:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/woods-not-part-in-initial-hero-world-challenge-field-6472916"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tiger Woods, despite not being part of the initial player field for the Hero World Challenge, remains a possibility for inclusion. Woods, the 15-time major champion, has not participated in an official event since the 2024 British Open due to injuries, surgeries and legal issues. He recently accepted a five-year suspension of his driver's license after settling a case involving impaired driving. The 20-man field includes the top players, with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama among the committed participants. Seven of the world's top 10 golfers are listed for the tournament set to take place December 3 to 6 in Albany, Bahamas.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}