The Hero World Challenge is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments of the year, and it always features a star-studded field. However, there are a few big names who will be missing from the lineup in 2023.
**1. Tiger Woods**
Tiger Woods, the host of the Hero World Challenge, has missed the event for the past two years due to injury. He is still recovering from a serious car accident in 2021, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to competitive golf.
**2. Phil Mickelson**
Phil Mickelson has been a regular at the Hero World Challenge for many years, but he will be absent in 2023 after joining LIV Golf. Mickelson is one of the most popular golfers in the world, and his absence from the event will be noticeable.
**3. Bryson DeChambeau**
Bryson DeChambeau is another golfer who has joined LIV Golf, and he will also be missing from the Hero World Challenge lineup in 2023. DeChambeau is one of the most unique players on the PGA Tour, and his absence from the event will be a loss.
**4. Dustin Johnson**
Dustin Johnson is one of the most successful golfers of the past decade, but he will also be missing from the Hero World Challenge lineup in 2023 after joining LIV Golf. Johnson is a two-time major champion, and his absence from the event will be a major blow.
**5. Brooks Koepka**
Brooks Koepka is another golfer who has joined LIV Golf, and he will also be missing from the Hero World Challenge lineup in 2023. Koepka is a four-time major champion, and his absence from the event will be a major loss.
These are just a few of the big names who will be missing from the Hero World Challenge lineup in 2023. The event will still feature a strong field of golfers, but the absence of these stars will be noticeable.
**Why are these golfers missing from the lineup?**
All of the golfers mentioned above have joined LIV Golf, a new golf league that has been backed by Saudi Arabian money. LIV Golf has been controversial since its inception, and many golfers have been criticized for joining the league.
LIV Golf events are not sanctioned by the PGA Tour, which means that golfers who compete in LIV Golf events are no longer eligible to play in PGA Tour events. The Hero World Challenge is a PGA Tour event, so any golfer who has joined LIV Golf is ineligible to compete.
**What does this mean for the Hero World Challenge?**
The absence of these big names from the Hero World Challenge lineup is a blow to the event. However, the event will still feature a strong field of golfers, and it is sure to be a competitive tournament.
The Hero World Challenge is a charitable event, and all proceeds go to the TGR Foundation, Tiger Woods’ charity. The event has raised over $20 million for charity since its inception, and it is sure to continue to be a successful event even without the presence of some of the biggest names in golf.
